Sous Chef (Full-Time) - Wesley Willows Campus

Peterson Meadows Retirement Community; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen talentierten Sous Chef, der die täglichen Küchenoperationen unterstützt und ein sicheres, sauberes Arbeitsumfeld aufrechterhält. Diese Rolle erfordert umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Küchenleitung sowie die Fähigkeit, ein Team zu motivieren und zu führen. Sie werden für die Zubereitung von Speisen, die Einhaltung von Sicherheitsstandards und die Unterstützung bei Catering-Services verantwortlich sein. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Gastronomie haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

PTO

403b mit Arbeitgeberbeitrag

Medizinische Versorgung mit Arbeitgeberbeitrag

Arbeitgeberfinanzierte Lebensversicherung

Zahn- und Sehhilfe

Vielfalt an freiwilligen Leistungswahlen

Bezahlbare Mahlzeiten

Mitarbeiterempfehlungsbonus

Studiengebührenrückerstattung

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Küchenleitung erforderlich.
• Fähigkeit zur Führung und Motivation von BOH-Mitarbeitern.
• Kenntnisse in Lebensmittelsicherheit und Catering erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Corporate Executive Chef bei der Küchenleitung.
• Vorbereitung und Präsentation von qualitativ hochwertigen Speisen.
• Überwachung der Sauberkeit und Organisation der Küche.

Skills

Küchenbetriebsmanagement

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Kundenservice

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Multitasking

Teamführung

Education

5+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Küche

ServSafe Food Manager’s License

Gültiger Führerschein

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)

E-Mail

Job description

Sous Chef

Department: Dining Services, CTC FLSA/ Classification: Salary/Exempt Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000/year - Depending on Experience Reports to: Corporate Executive Chef Location: Wesley Willows Campus - Rockford, IL

Summary:

The Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. Performs routine food service tasks under general supervision in accordance with sanitary regulations and company-established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines, as set by the Corporate Executive Chef.
• Ensures that high quality food items are prepared and presented in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation under the direction of the Corporate Executive Chef, as well as maintaining any corresponding logs, systems or documentation.
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the location.
• Expert knowledge of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Assists in roll-out of new initiatives and programs, as required, by the Corporate Executive Chef.
• Supervises BOH co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen(s).
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to kitchen operations, product procurement, inventory systems and production.
• Ability to think quickly and critically, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly.
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs BOH employees in preparing/cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation.
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs BOH employees in proper food handling and safety.
• Assists with internal and external caterings/event services as required by the Corporate Executive Chef.
• Maintain food safety, workplace safety and sanitation logs to ensure regulatory compliance for state/federal survey preparedness.
• Ability to lead, teach, coach and develop kitchen staff on elevated food preparation methods and best practices, while educating staff on workplace safety, sanitation and food safety.
• Manages and organizes locational BOH scheduling as requested by the Corporate Executive Chef.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Purchases supplies and equipment for operations, as needed, with approvals from the Corporate Executive Chef.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in a CCRC community.
• Participate in weekly team calls, as requested.
• Ability to multitask, motivate, lead, take initiative, be flexible, highly adaptable, and provide elevated professional service to residents, customers and staff.
• Ability to implement systems under the direction of the Corporate Executive Chef, as required, for operational efficiencies and regulatory compliance.
• Will participate in resident satisfaction programs and activities, where appropriate.
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), Outlook, e-mail and the internet.
• Meet or exceed KPIs as set by the Corporate Executive Chef.
• Assist the Corporate Executive Chef to meet or better location PPD goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:

• 5+ years relevant experience in kitchen operations and management
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
• Extensive catering/event experience
• Possess and maintain a current ServSafe Food Manager’s License
• Systems oriented, computer proficient
• Understanding of BOH financial systems, methods and operations
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk during 6-to-8-hour shifts.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds and place on high and low shelves in storerooms.
• Ability to frequently push carts with dishes and supplies up to 60 pounds to storerooms.

Other regulated requirements:

• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment background check, including (MVR) moving vehicle records.
• Must have or be willing to receive the Flu-Shot Vaccine, and TB testing.
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening, including cannabis.
• Must be willing to undergo biometric screening.

Benefits we offer:

• PTO
• 403b - with employer match, after 6 months
• Medical coverage with employer contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Variety of voluntary benefit elections
• Reasonably priced meals
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Much more!

Wesley Willows and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wesley Willows and its affiliates operate a Drug & Alcohol-free campus