Sous Chef

StoryPoint Group; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing culinary and dining operations within our senior living communities. You will lead culinary staff, ensure quality, control costs, and help with menu planning and training to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents.

You will be responsible for preparing meals to order, supervising staff, and stepping in during emergencies or rush periods while maintaining a focus on resident satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Leading culinary staff and operations
• Experience progressing toward Sous Chef Certification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching and performance management for culinary operations
• Directly supervise all culinary staff
• Assist in managing and training culinary and dining personnel
• Supervise staff regarding product quality, portions, cost controls, scheduling and staffing
• Ensure quality of food through tasting and plate presentation
• Assist with menu planning and ordering of food supplies
• Prepare and cook meals to order
• Assist in emergencies or rush periods and in the absence of the Executive Chef
• Strive for 100% resident satisfaction through presentation and taste
• Engage with residents during meal times to gather feedback
• Support the mission and values of Senior Village Management

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Sous Chef Certification

Job description

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As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in successfully managing all aspects of the culinary and dining department.

Required Experience

• Working towards Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, strong organization, and time management skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching, and performance management for culinary operations
• Directly supervises all culinary staff
• Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel
• Supervises culinary staff regarding product quality, portion, cost controls, scheduling, and staffing
• Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation
• Assists with menu planning and development and ordering of food supplies
• Prepare and cook meals to order
• Responsible for managing the culinary department in absence of the Executive Chef
• Assist Cooks as needed
• When necessary, steps in to assist during emergencies or rush periods
• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste
• Circulate all dining rooms during meal times daily for resident feedback
• Supports the mission, values, and vision of Senior Village Management

Connecting Seniors, Families and Communities

For over 37 years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee, with each location offering unique services including independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Through forming authentic connections and committing to creating the absolute best experiences each day for our residents and their families, we�ve created a special culture within our communities that allows our employees to do their best work and our residents to shine every day.

Not Just Making Every Day Great. Making Every Minute Great. There are 1,440 minutes in every single day. We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment. This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful, yet simple pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy it. We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person, in every interaction, every minute of every day.

It begins with empowering our employees. Every employee, at every level of the company, is expected to perform like a leader. Everyone is encouraged and expected to put the needs of each other above everything else. No one here just �does their job� The mission is to create the absolute best experiences. This emphasis on putting people first has helped us successfully grow for the right reasons.

We have developed an environment that attracts dreamers, adventurers, creators, givers and believers to seek career opportunities with us. We find people who believe that true happiness is only found in the service of others. We want high-performers with diverse skill-sets and big hearts. We treat each other as family and find that close collaboration creates the biggest ideas.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer