Sous Chef

Highgate Senior Living; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compensation package

Good benefits package

Opportunity for internal promotions

Job summary

Highgate Senior Living in Wenatchee, WA, is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team. In this full-time position, you will implement our food and beverage program, ensuring a culinary experience that nourishes residents' bodies and souls. Ideal candidates will possess advanced culinary skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to engage with seniors. A commitment to serving others and a good understanding of dietary needs, along with ServSafe certification, are essential. Enjoy a fulfilling career making a difference for seniors.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Current negative TB test.
• Ability to pass a criminal record/background check.

Responsibilities

• Implement the food and beverage program for residents.
• Create a culinary experience that nourishes body and soul.
• Engage with seniors and manage a safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Advanced culinary skills

Menu creation skills

Business acumen

Team player

Leadership capability

Education

Combination of education and experience

ServeSafe certification

Job description

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive, holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are happiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritual involvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positively impact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

SOUS CHEF

Are you passionate about food? Do you nurture those you care for through your cooking? Do you believe creating food is both a science and an art? If so, maybe this is an opportunity for you. We are looking for the right person to work with our culinarians to implement the food and beverage program for our residents. We specialize in assisted living and memory care. Highgate Senior Living’s mission is to devote ourselves to help each resident live a life of purpose, and each of us plays a crucial role in doing so. We operate communities in the western US and are seeking the right Sous Chef to join our team. Come help us create an environment that promotes a sense of well‑being and the feeling of true community in a gracious, homelike setting. This position is full‑time and is responsible for helping provide a culinary experience for our residents that engages all five senses to nourish both the body and the soul.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized and detail‑oriented individual with a positive and self‑motivated attitude. You must have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for those chefs that have a passion for food creation and are looking for a new industry with an exciting career path. If you are tired of long nights, spending all weekend at work, and a high‑stress work environment, this may be just the change you need to keep that passion ignited. Our industry needs heart‑driven, committed professionals that enjoy working in service to others while sharpening their skills and knowledge necessary for a long‑term, deeply satisfying profession. This is a great opportunity to train for the next step in your culinary career. We support internal promotions for our team members and evaluate a person’s unique skill sets and recognize different levels of professional experience when considering candidates for the role.

Skills Needed

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Advanced culinary skills that demonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness
• Solid safety awareness in work habits and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen
• Menu creation skills that incorporate both proper nutrition and good diversity combined with creative flair
• Awareness of food safety, infection control, and cleanliness standards
• Finely developed skills with varied cooking techniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure and the ability to manage the environment during stressful situations
• Business acumen to help manage culinary labor, purchasing and procurement, and equipment maintenance
• Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly to the needs and preferences of our residents
• An understanding or the willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residents with dementia still live with purpose
• Leadership capability to help motivate and manage teams of people

Relatable Experience

• Experiences where you have been instrumental in the production and delivery of a culinary program
• Past culinary roles where you have been asked to deliver highest quality service
• Culinary opportunities you had that include serving seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Previous culinary service‑based positions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels
• Prior volunteer work or other work with vulnerable groups of people
• Internships and special programs or assignments that have honed your culinary skill set
• Leadership roles in the culinary profession

Qualifications

1. At least 21 years of age
2. A combination of education and experience that supports Sous Chef status
3. Current negative TB test
4. Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn, various regulatory standards for the kitchen
5. Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment
6. ServeSafe certified or able to obtain within 60 days of hire
7. Ability to pass a criminal record/background check
8. Good time management skills
9. Must be able to work well independently with little oversight

As an organization we offer our team members a good benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count and the opportunity to innovate. Our compensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing, tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for this position is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour. A passion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential job qualifications. This is an opportunity to work in a booming industry that is constantly evolving and is making a positive impact for seniors every day. We are a healthcare company and being vaccinated against COVID‑19 is preferred. If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connect with us.