Sous Chef

Village at Gleannloch Farms•Naperville, IL

5h•$24

About The Position

Join our award-winning Monarch Landing Community as our Sous Chef! Opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen AND enjoy a healthy work/life balance! Who we are... We believe that great work is fueled by a passion for the people you serve and how you serve them. Especially in senior living careers, you need a strong team of individuals with varied strengths but one common goal: to offer our senior residents quality care and a fulfilling lifestyle. Monarch Landing is Naperville’s premier Life Plan Community, conveniently located near Route 59 & Interstate 88 and we are seeking a full-time, hospitality minded Sous Chef to join our team. You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment! Who you are... You have a strong background in designing and executing menus, managing kitchen operations, cultivating emerging talent, and mentoring culinary associates. A proven ability to create and maintain a budget and have the ability and desire to continuously reinvent yourself. This position calls for someone who has a passion for delivering excellence at all levels and who can thrive in a fast-paced/high-volume environment. High School Diploma or GED required; certification from a culinary institute or Associate degree in culinary arts preferred. A minimum of 3 years high volume cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, senior living community, or similar institution and 2 years supervisory experience required. What you will do... Acts as the Executive Chef's second in command ensuring that staff is following all policies and procedures and that the product leaving the kitchen is of top quality. Assists with menu planning, recipe creation, and standardization. Schedules daily kitchen production and food preparation for on-time service of meals. Monarch Landing, 2255 Monarch Dr., Naperville, IL 60563 | www.WelcomeToMonarchLanding.com Proud recipient of the overall 5-Star Medicare Rating! EEO1 Employer #sponsor

Requirements

You have a strong background in designing and executing menus, managing kitchen operations, cultivating emerging talent, and mentoring culinary associates.
A proven ability to create and maintain a budget and have the ability and desire to continuously reinvent yourself.
This position calls for someone who has a passion for delivering excellence at all levels and who can thrive in a fast-paced/high-volume environment.
High School Diploma or GED required
A minimum of 3 years high volume cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, senior living community, or similar institution and 2 years supervisory experience required.

Nice To Haves

certification from a culinary institute or Associate degree in culinary arts preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as the Executive Chef's second in command ensuring that staff is following all policies and procedures and that the product leaving the kitchen is of top quality.
Assists with menu planning, recipe creation, and standardization.
Schedules daily kitchen production and food preparation for on-time service of meals.

Benefits

Salary $24/hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-term Disability Insurance – Benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire!
Employer paid Life and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee assistance program
PTO and paid holidays
Resident-run employee appreciation program
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Discounted meals
Parking garage