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New York (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

A leading senior living community seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to assist with culinary creations for its dining services. This full-time position in New York involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, and creating a warm dining atmosphere for residents. With competitive pay and a commitment to innovation, this is an opportunity to inspire and enrich lives through exceptional culinary experiences.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health insurance
401K with match
Paid time off
Growth opportunities
Work-life balance

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years working under Executive Chef or Sous Chef in a restaurant.
  • Working knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Experience with seniors and their culinary needs preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Executive Chef in recipe creation and execution.
  • Supervise culinary staff and ensure efficient kitchen operations.
  • Coordinate food service for memory care residents.

Skills

Customer Service
Flexibility
Team Coordination

Education

ServSafe Certification
NYC Food Handler Certificate
Advanced Degree in Culinary/Hospitality

Job description

Salary Requisitions

Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: New Yoek, NY
Employment: Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $40.00- $45.00/hr.
Department: Dining Services

About Us:
Maplewood Senior Living, is a leading operator of premier senior living communities across 5 states and Washington, D.C., featuring two distinguished brands: Maplewood and Inspīr. Known nationally for innovation in the senior living space, Maplewood is a growing company dedicated to excellence in care, offering personalized and thoughtful services in independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Our success is built on a foundation of personalized, compassionate care and communities designed to enrich the quality of life for our residents. We foster a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our teams to excel, inspire, and make a meaningful impact every day. If you are a passionate about driving growth and innovation in senior living, Maplewood offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise. Join us and help shape the future of senior living!

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in the creation of recipes for all Inspīr dining outlets for all meals, and for executing the recipes in a creative, appetizing and safe manner. The Sous Chef must maintain an appropriate level of professionalism in the kitchen and is responsible for supervising other members of the culinary staff to ensure kitchen operations run efficiently and effectively. Must also follow food safety procedures at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact between the memory care floors and the main kitchen and culinary team, ensuring seamless communication and food service operations.
  • Coordinating and facilitating cooking-related activities for residents, such as baking cookies, making smoothies, and other culinary experiences.
  • Creating a warm, inviting dining atmosphere and ensuring the culinary experience is top-notch for our memory care residents.
  • Owning and overseeing both the front and back of house kitchen and dining room operations on the memory care floors to ensure cleanliness, organization, and efficiency.
  • Collaborating with Memory Care and Culinary leaders to ensure mealtimes and culinary activities meet company standards.
  • Assisting residents during meals and culinary experiences in the kitchens/dining rooms.
  • Assisting with the flow of food and meals from the main kitchen to memory care dining areas.
  • Ensuring kitchens and dining rooms are fully stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Liaise with the main kitchen to order and replenish supplies as needed, ensuring no disruption to the culinary experience of the residents.
  • Conduct regular inventory checks and maintain stock levels accordingly.
  • Setting and clearing tables before and after meals.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas, including cleaning up after meals and preparing for subsequent meals.
  • Recording food temperatures and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Soliciting feedback from residents and their families about the ambiance and making changes accordingly.
  • Provide outstanding customer service to all residents and visitors of residents in the community.
  • Be flexible in work schedule to accommodate special events and evening/weekend programs.
  • Assists with the execution of special events.

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience working under an Executive Chef or Sous Chef in a restaurant setting
  • Minimum two (2) year advanced degree in culinary/hospitality or culinary training in a college program preferred
  • ServSafe Certification required
  • NYC Food Handler Certificate preferred
  • Working knowledge of state and local rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
  • Knowledge of cooking times and appropriate temperatures for all food items in accordance to state guidelines
  • Demonstrate ability in a wide range of food preparations and culinary skills
  • Experience in dealing with seniors and their culinary needs preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Culinary training in a college program preferred

Why You'll Love working for Us:

Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.

HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.

Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.

Work-Life Balance: We value autonomy, flexibility and a family-friendly supportive workplace.

Competitive Comp and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and more. Inspir believes in rewarding top talent and dedication, depending upon years of experience and commitment to the company. Inspir strives for transparency, reviewing pay periodically, to be the industry leader in recruiting talent like you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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