Sous Chef
About The Position
As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in successfully managing all aspects of the culinary and dining department. Independence Village Fishers East is part of a company that has been serving seniors for over 37 years, offering independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The company emphasizes creating exceptional experiences for residents and employees, guided by pillars such as Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy it. They foster a culture of collaboration and empower employees to act as leaders, prioritizing the needs of others.
Requirements
- Fine dining experience required
- Working towards Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience
- Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, strong organization, and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching, and performance management for culinary operations
- Directly supervises all culinary staff
- Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel
- Supervises culinary staff regarding product quality, portion, cost controls, scheduling, and staffing
- Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation
- Assists with menu planning and development and ordering of food supplies
- Prepare and cook meals to order
- Responsible for managing the culinary department in absence of the Executive Chef
- Assist Cooks as needed
- When necessary, steps in to assist during emergencies or rush periods
- Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste
- Circulate all dining rooms during meal times daily for resident feedback
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
