Sous Chef [dining]
About The Position
Ridgefield Station's caring and compassionate Dining team members provide superior customer service and offer a gourmet dining experience for our senior residents. A career at Ridgefield Station means joining a team of caring and compassionate professionals who are encouraged to share their opinions and ideas. Voted #6 Top Place to Work by Hearst Media Group in Western Connecticut, you will find meaningful work with a team that delivers great service for a company that has your back. Enjoy an outstanding benefits package and the opportunity to enrich the lives of seniors. Learn more about Ridgefield Station here. The sous chef will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating food for meals and special events, assisting with ordering, and accommodating residents' dietary needs as required.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years as a cook in a fast-paced setting
- Physical requirements: Lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables and furniture
- Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
- Punctuality & reliability - Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.
Nice To Haves
- Certification: Food Safety certification, preferred
Responsibilities
- preparing, cooking, and plating food for meals and special events
- assisting with ordering
- accommodating residents' dietary needs as required
Benefits
- Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match.
- DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
- Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents (up to $2,500!)
- Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
- Nationwide tuition rewards program.
- Free meal during scheduled shifts.
- Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
