Sous Chef

Dial Senior Living

Sioux City (IA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Birthday & anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift (Up to $260 sav

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Pay Advance Program

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision

Basic Term Life/AD&D

401K

Job summary

Dial Senior Living in Sioux City, IA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef or Dining Director. You will oversee daily food production, maintain high quality and safety standards, and lead kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal service and a positive dining experience.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, plus prior sous chef/senior cook work and volume food production in a commercial kitchen. Healthcare or senior living experience is a plus.

Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
Previous experience as Sous Chef or senior cook.
Experience in volume food production within a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

Prepare and portion food ingredients following standardized recipes while maintaining high presentation.
Assist with menu planning and adjust menus for season, vendor prices, events and holidays.
Alter recipes to accommodate dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering supplies, and minimize waste.
Maintain a written inventory of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, non-food supplies, dishes and utensils.
Assist in the ordering of food and non-food items through vendor relationships.
Use the POS system and train new staff as required.
Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of all delivered foods and ingredients for infection control.
Monitor compliance with Dial standards, food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Maintain high resident satisfaction in food service department.
Record Ready–to–Use–food items into the TELS website, ensuring three items are recorded with each meal.
Record cooler, freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
Assist with supervising kitchen team, ensuring proper food preparation, presentation, and training.
Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift.
Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to residents and operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Physical endurance

Sanitation

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Sous Chef or senior cook experience

Volume food production in commercial kitchen

Job description

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident's lives, but life to their years.

Perks & Benefits

Birthday & anniversary PTO
Tuition Assistance
Double pay on holidays
PTO accrual on DAY 1
Referral Bonus
Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
Loyalty Incentive
Employee Recognition Program
Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
Pay Advance Program
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
Basic Term Life/AD&D
401K

Position Overview

This position supports the Executive Chef or Dining Director in overseeing daily food production, while maintaining high quality of food and safety standards. The Sous Chef helps lead kitchen staff, ensures efficient meal service, and contributes to a positive dining experience.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Prepare and portion food ingredients following standardized recipes while maintaining high attention to attractive plate presentation.
Assist with menu planning; review and adjust menus with supervisor to accommodate foods in season, vendor sale prices, special events and holidays.
Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering supplies, and minimize waste.
Maintain a written inventory of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, non-food supplies, dishes and utensils.
Assist in the ordering of food and non-food items through Dial’s preferred vendor.
Use the point-of-sale system and train new staff members as required.
Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of all delivered foods and ingredients for infection control.
Monitor compliance with Dial standards, all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Maintain high level of resident satisfaction in food service department.
Responsible for the recording of Ready–to–Use–food items into the TELS website, ensuring three items are recorded with each meal.
Record cooler, freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
Assist with supervising kitchen team, ensuring proper food preparation, presentation, and training.
Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
Previous experience as Sous Chef or senior cook
Experience in volume food production within a commercial kitchen

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
State food-handling and kitchen regulations
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary restrictions common amongst older adults
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.) and office equipment (computer, photocopier, telephone)
Knowledge and conformity to state and local food code and health code regulations with an overall keen sense of sanitation and food safety

Preferred Qualifications