Sous Chef - Growth-Minded Kitchen Leader (Senior Living)

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

BV Cares

Discounts

Continued Education

Milestones

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume senior living community. You will supervise staff, prepare meals from scratch, and ensure delicious, visually appealing plates that meet company recipes and quality standards.

Responsibilities include staff training, maintaining cleanliness, managing multiple orders, and upholding safety regulations while delivering exceptional hospitality to residents and guests.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a high-volume restaurant setting with supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven success with advanced Culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community.
• All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Supervises kitchen and dining room staff and food production in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards.
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation.
• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times.
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Culinary skills

Team player

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume senior living community. You will supervise staff, prepare meals from scratch, and ensure delicious, visually appealing plates that meet company recipes and quality standards.

Responsibilities include staff training, maintaining cleanliness, managing multiple orders, and upholding safety regulations while delivering exceptional hospitality to residents and guests.