Sous Chef

Asbury Communities; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbury Communities in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks an experienced culinary supervisor to oversee line cooks, manage procurement, and control labor costs while delivering high-quality hot and cold dishes. You will ensure food safety, sanitation, and PPE compliance, guiding staff to execute recipes accurately.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, ServeSafe Manager and RAMP certifications (or willingness to obtain within 30 days), and at least 3 years of experience, preferably in senior

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.
• ServeSafe Manager and RAMP certifications required or obtainable in 30 days.
• At least 3 years of culinary experience; fine dining preferred.
• Experience with older adults or retirement housing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support line cooks to synchronize food procurement and preparation while controlling labor and costs.
• Read and follow recipes; prepare and cook hot and cold items.
• Ensure proper handling of food products and equipment to maintain safety and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and high sanitation in all areas.
• Daily use of appropriate PPE and train staff.

Tools

ServeSafe Manager Certification

RAMP Certification

Job description

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-Time Position
• 6:00AM-2:30PM OR
• 11:00AM-7:30PM
  • every other weekend and every other holiday are required
• Pay Rate: $22.00/hour

Job Description

• Oversee and support line cooks in synchronizing food procurement and other food preparation tasks, ensuring labor and cost control goals are not exceeded
• Read and follow recipes – prepare and cook hot and cold food items
• Ensure proper handling of all food products and equipment is maintained, to ensure food safety and kitchen standards are adhered to at all times
• Ensure cleanliness and high sanitation standards are always maintained in all areas
• Daily use of appropriate PPE for the task assigned and train staff

Qualifications

• Requires a culinary degree/education or equivalent experience
• ServeSafe Manager and RAMP Certifications required or be willing to obtain in 30 days
• Requires at least 3 years of culinary experience (fine dining preferred)
• Specific business experience with older adults or in the retirement housing industry preferred.

Additional Information

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.