Sous Chef, Full Time

Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living and Memory Care; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living community is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to enhance the dining experience. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage staff, and ensure high-quality food presentation. Join us to make a meaningful impact in our residents' lives while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Discounts through Perk Spot

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations, providing leadership to kitchen staff.
• Hiring and training Line Cooks and Dishwashers.
• Managing kitchen labor and food costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Culinary training

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Company Description
At Spectrum Retirement Communities, we believe in living without limits, aging fearlessly, and sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If caring for others and a dedicated work ethic are part of your story, we want you!

Job Description
Schedule: Full Time
Are you passionate about providing a great dining experience? Do you take pride in your work, especially in the back of house? Plate presentation and tasty food are key to a memorable dining experience. Join our team and make a difference! The Sous Chef oversees daily kitchen operations, providing leadership and direction to kitchen staff.

The responsibilities include:

• Hiring and training Line Cooks and Dishwashers under the guidance of the Director of F&B.
• Placing food and supply orders.
• Completing safety audits and conducting monthly in-service trainings.
• Ensuring proper plate presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Managing kitchen labor and food costs, monitoring the budget.
• Preparing high-quality food.

Qualifications
To succeed, you should have:

• A High School diploma or equivalent; college or culinary training is preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• A Managers Food Handlers permit (Spectrum can assist in obtaining this).
• Experience in an office environment, customer service, or answering phones is a plus.
• Self-motivated, organized, professional, able to work independently, and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills to interact with residents, family members, and team members.

Additional Information
Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits. All team members can participate in our 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay, and discounts through Perk Spot.
We encourage vaccination against COVID-19 but it is not mandatory.
Spectrum Retirement Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and participates in the E-verify program.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care