Sous Chef

Unidine; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Unidine is seeking a Sous Chef to support the food program at a senior living community in Indiana. You will assist in planning, ordering, inventory and food preparation, aligning with client culture, health regulations and Unidine standards.

The role emphasizes leadership of back-of-house staff, menu implementation, cost controls, and ensuring quality, freshness and presentation. Experience with dietary needs and supervisory duties is preferred; ServSafe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with Therapeutic and restrictive diets
• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Assists with planning and creating menus
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost controls

Food quality

Staff development

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Salary: $62,000 - $70,000

Position Title: Sous Chef

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits offered

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award‑winning team!

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions at a senior living community. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with Therapeutic and restrictive diets
• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Unidine.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Unidine maintains a drug‑free workplace.