Sous Chef

Asbury Communities, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Wellness Center & Pool access

On-site dining venues and services

Job summary

Asbury Communities, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations in Mechanicsburg, PA. The role involves mentoring production staff, overseeing kitchen planning, and ensuring quality across all menu items.

The candidate will collaborate with the Executive Chef on ordering, inventory, and event catering to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Hourly pay starts at $22 per hour with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience as a Sous Chef or kitchen lead.
• High school diploma or GED.
• ServSafe Manager’s Certificate required or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary planning meetings with the team.
• Mentor production associates and training of new staff.
• Quality check all menu items for appearance, texture, taste and temperature.
• Assist with healthcare cooking and mentorship of cooks.
• Prepare forecasted production quantities and follow recipes precisely.
• Assist with menu planning, ordering, inventory, events and catering.

Skills

Sous Chef leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager’s Certificate

Job description

Company Description

Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow.

Company Description

Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and grow.

For the ninth year in a row, Asbury has earned the Great Place to Work® designation — a reflection of our people-first culture and the trust our team members place in us. We don’t just hear employee feedback — we act on it.

Come join our team that continues the legacy of serving the seniors of Mechanicsburg, PA and surrounding communities.

Once you've submitted your application, you'll receive an email and text invitation from our trusted partner, Arena, to complete a short 3-5 minute questionnaire. Completing this step is required as part of the application process and helps us get to know you better.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Daily Pay: Access your earned wages anytime, anywhere
• Wellness Perks: FREE Fitness Center & Pool access
• On- Site Convenience: 3 dining venues (10% associate discount), Pharmacy services, Garage services & free dog park access
• 24/7 Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth: Scholarship & education discount opportunities for all fields of study – not just healthcare and nursing.

Schedule & Pay

• Full-Time Position, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Hours: between 11:00am- 8:30pm
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Pay: $22.00/hour

Job Description

• Leads daily culinary planning meetings. Attends weekly dining managers’ meetings.
• Assists Executive Chef in training new associates and mentoring all production associates. Answers, advises, or asks questions, and solves problems presented by other production associates.
• Quality checks all completed production; tastes all menu items, ensuring that they meet standards for appearance, texture, taste, temperature, and overall quality. Is proactive in making corrections to production, plating and presentation done by other production associates.
• Assists with healthcare cooking and mentorship of those cooks.
• Prepares forecasted amounts of each menu item assigned, as identified on production sheets. Follows recipes accurately. Assists Executive Chef in ensuring that all production associates meet standards, and that production is coordinated for meal service.
• Assists Executive Chef in menu planning, ordering & inventory, planning special events & catering, and other operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Two (2)+ years’ experience as a Sous Chef or other kitchen leadership position.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• ServSafe Manager’s Certificate required or willing to obtain within 6 months of employement.

Additional Information

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.