Sous Chef

Pines Village Retirement Communities Inc in; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the retirement community sector is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to enhance their Dining Department. In this full-time role, you will support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service for residents. Your culinary expertise will be crucial in menu planning and staff supervision, contributing to a vibrant dining experience. Join a dedicated team that values quality and service, and enjoy a range of benefits including medical coverage, employee discounts, and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Employee discount program

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Referral program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary roles within restaurants or senior living facilities.
• Strong knowledge of food production techniques and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with supervising kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen management

Food production techniques

Knife skills

Conflict resolution

Job description

Pines Village Retirement Communities Inc

Sous Chef (Food Services)

Pines Village Retirement Communities, a non-profit, independent retirement community is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Dining Department. We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef with a background in restaurant management and food production, with the ability to assist in overseeing kitchen operations while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service to our residents. As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Executive Chef in menu planning, inventory and assist with supervising kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, menu planning and food production.
Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and presentation standards.
Assist with supervising kitchen staff, providing guidance to ensure efficient workflow.
Monitor inventory levels
Assist the Executive Chef with menu planning

Qualifications

Proven experience in a culinary role within a restaurant or senior living facility.
Strong knowledge of food production techniques, kitchen management practices and catering concepts.
Strong knife skills and understanding various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
Excellent record of kitchen and staff management.
Accuracy and patience in handling conflicts and providing solutions as they arise.

This is a full-time position, must be able to work Sunday thru Thursday from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Benefits offered

Medical, dental and vision
Employee discount program
Retirement savings with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Referral program

We invite you to complete an application of our website: https://www.pinesvillage.org/careers