Sous Chef

605 Greenspring Village, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO Plans

Volunteer hours

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

Onsite medical centers and wellness

Discounts on food and drinks

Growth opportunities and education

Education assistance and access to 6,

Job summary

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a talented Sous Chef to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and elevate dining experiences for residents of a vibrant senior living community. You’ll showcase culinary expertise through à la minute cooking, chef-inspired menus, and made-to-order creations within our Signature Dining Programs.

The role includes supervising culinary and utility staff, managing daily production, ensuring food safety and quality, and coordinating with the team to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers.
• Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff.
• The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

Job description

Location

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living

Are you a talented Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and loves creating exceptional dining experiences? Join our team and help elevate the dining experience for residents in our vibrant senior living community. Working within our innovative Signature Dining Programs, you'll showcase your culinary expertise through à la minute cooking, chef-inspired menus, and fresh, made-to-order creations that delight our residents every day.

What we offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

Compensation

$61000 - $64000 per year, based on experience plus eligibility for annual bonus

How you will make an impact

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff.
• The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers
• Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia.

We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Greenspring helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives.

If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.