Sous Chef

Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead the dining services team and prepare nutritious, attractively presented meals for residents. This role supports the Executive Chef and ensures smooth, safe kitchen operations.

The position runs Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30a–7:00p, with responsibilities spanning menu execution, food safety, logs, and occasional administrative tasks to support operations and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Effective communication in English and excellent customer service.
• Experience mentoring and directing others.
• Ability to prepare and follow recipes.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and food-production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while ensuring portion-control standards.
• Oversee preparation and set-up of service to serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner.
• Follow food safety handling procedures in preparation as well as proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food.
• Accurately complete logs in a timely manner i.e., refrigerator, freezer and production sheets.
• Follow QSLM sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts.
• In absence of the Executive Chef, oversee the food service staff and overall kitchen operations.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-compliant issues as needed.
• Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of- month report, staffing and payroll if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring & leadership

Recipe following

Sanitation knowledge

Basic computer skills

Kitchen experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.

We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults.

We are currently looking for a Sous Chef for Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House

Shift: Wednesday - Sunday, 10:30a - 7:00p

In the role of Sous Chef and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen.

• Review menus and food-production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while ensuring portion-control standards.
• Oversee preparation and set-up of service to serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner.
• Follow food safe handling procedures in preparation as well as proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food.
• Accurately complete logs in a timely manner i.e., refrigerator, freezer and production sheets
• Follow QSLM sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts.
• In absence of the Executive Chef, oversee the food service staff and overall kitchen operations.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-compliant issues as needed.
• Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of- month report, staffing and payroll if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking
• Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills
• Experience mentoring and directing others
• Ability to prepare and follow recipes
• General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
• Basic Computer skills