Sous Chef- Full Time

Meridian Senior Living; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Telemedicine

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Meridian Senior Living in Ventura, CA is seeking a Sous Chef to ensure the proper preparation of our planned menu in the absence of the Executive Chef. You will assist in supervising all kitchen staff and maintain a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of fine dining experience, strong English communication, and the ability to follow instructions, read recipes, and manage multiple priorities in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• English communication and arithmetic; follow instructions.
• 2–3 years’ experience in hotel/restaurant/club with fine dining preferred.
• Culinary education and supervisory background desirable.
• Serve Safe Certification a plus.
• Plan, organize, and interpret recipes and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the planned menu in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assist in supervising kitchen staff and maintain a positive work environment.
• Ensure consistent quality and portion control across dishes.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality resident meals.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education

Job description

Description

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

Description

Meridian Senior Living believes that “Everyone Deserves a Great Life.”

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?

We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone’s life.

What do we offer to these great employees?

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) – complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 1800MD – Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts – (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career – whether it be with us or another employer.
• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Details about the Sous Chef position we are hiring for:

The Sous Chef is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu in the absence of the Executive Chef and assists in the supervision of all kitchen employees maintaining a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Two to three years’ experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
• Culinary education and supervisory background desirable.
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Health Care experience desirable.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicates effectively, and performs simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Serve Safe Certification a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and social skills in order to work effectively with residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and other outside contacts.

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer