Sous Chef

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in developing menus, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food quality in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing food preparation, maintaining portion control and plating, training staff, and serving as the liaison between kitchen and service functions, while upholding food safety standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, organization, and teamwork to deliver consistent, high-quality

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Culinary Arts certification.
• Relevant work experience in a kitchen.
• Certifications such as Certified Food Protection Manager and ANSI Food Handler Training.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food preparation to maintain high standards.
• Leading and training kitchen staff.
• Acting as the primary communicator between the kitchen and service functions.
• Supporting food safety and quality control measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Professionalism

Team development

Education

Associate’s Degree or Culinary Arts certification

Job description

The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in creating menus, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food quality.

Responsibilities include

• overseeing food preparation to maintain high standards
• ensuring proper portions and attractive plating
• leading and training kitchen staff
• acting as the primary communicator between the kitchen and service functions
• supporting food safety and quality control measures

Qualifications include

• Associate’s Degree or Culinary Arts certification
• relevant work experience
• certifications such as Certified Food Protection Manager and ANSI Food Handler Training

Skills required include

• strong leadership and communication abilities
• organization and professionalism
• ability to perform all kitchen tasks and support team development

Overall, the role involves managing food quality, supervising staff, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations in a professional environment.