Sous Chef at Lakewood Reserve Senior Living Lakewood, CO

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan

Free meals each shift

Flexible schedules

On-demand pay

Job summary

The Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Sous Chef for their Senior Living Community. This role involves following and enforcing the Executive Chef's guidelines and creating delicious seasonal menus.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in the kitchen and strong leadership abilities. The role offers a competitive salary, various benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods and kitchen equipment.
• Familiarity with special diets and meal preparation for large groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes.
• Ensure timely kitchen operations and monitor inventory.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees.

Skills

Cooking methods

Leadership abilities

Safe food handling techniques

Teamwork

MS Office and restaurant software

Job description

Sous Chef - Senior Living Community

Lakewood, CO.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - $26.00 per hour
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k, and more
• A growing company with opportunities for advancement
• Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities
• Free meals each shift
• Flexible schedules available. Part-Time and Full-Time available. Perfect for students!
• On-demand pay. Get your earned wages as soon as you want

Job Description

Our Sous Chef will serve as the second-in-command in our kitchen, following and enforcing the Executive Chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to contribute to the creation of delicious seasonal menus and meal designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options in response to seasonal changes and customer demand.
• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks, including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet kitchen standards.
• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.
• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups preferred.
• Safe food handling techniques are required.
• Work flexible shifts.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.