Sous Chef

Life Enriching Communities; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis/

PTO - Paid Time Off

Retirement fund with company match

On-site gym

Career advancement opportunities

Modern facilities

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work with residents

Excellent resident care ratios

Job summary

Life Enriching Communities in Montgomery, OH, is seeking a seasoned dining supervisor to lead and mentor kitchen staff in a senior living community. The role requires ensuring a high standard of meals, safety, and service for residents, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week including rotating weekends.

You will model exceptional service, manage dining operations, and train team members to deliver outstanding dining experiences for residents, while maintaining HACCP and sanitation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or similar facility.
• Serv Safe Certification is required.
• HACCP training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef.
• Prepare or direct food preparation using established recipes.
• Determine quantities and supplies using production systems.
• Ensure supplies and substitutions are available in time for preparation.
• Set steam table; serve or ensure proper serving of food.
• Produce quality products in a timely manner and monitor quality and presentation.
• Follow HACCP and sanitation standards, and maintain logs daily/weekly.
• Store food properly and maintain storage areas.
• Report equipment repairs and maintenance to supervisor.
• Prepare all food following standard recipes and diets.
• Plan food production to align with meal serving hours while preserving quality and appeal.
• Maintain a neat, clean work area and proper equipment hygiene.
• Complete food temperature checks before service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Dining operations

Customer service orientation

Training and mentoring

HACCP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma with Culinary Arts training

Culinary Arts degree or ACF certification (preferred)

Job description

Role Information

Location: Twin Lakes 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours per week including rotating weekends

Who We Are

Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities. Our values of respect, innovation, spirituality, and excellence guide everything we do, fostering a sense of extended family and teamwork within our community. Our residents are exceptional and kind, and our dedicated associates deliver a high level of service with grace and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On-Site Gym
• Advancement opportunities
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
• A supportive team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference
• Excellent patient care ratios that support quality time with residents

You, our Ideal Candidate

You are a service-oriented and experienced dining professional with a passion for leading and mentoring others. You model exceptional service, have a strong understanding of dining operations, and bring enthusiasm to training and supporting team members while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef
• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and recipes
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
• Set steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for dining room or nursing unit.
• Produces quality products in a timely manner. Continually monitors food quality and presentation.
• Follows all HACCP protocols and complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards including daily and weekly completion of logs. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item. Maintains storage areas.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders. Preps food as necessary.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training. A Culinary Arts Degree or certification by ACF preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification is required
• A minimum of 3 years related production and supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or similar facility.
• Must possess a customer service background and orientation
• HACCP training preferred.

Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.