Sous Chef - The Carrington at Lincolnwood

Senior Resource Group • Lincolnwood, IL

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About The Position

The Sous Chef prepares and cooks meals for residents under the direction of the Executive Chef and Food Service Director. The role supports high-quality dining that considers residents’ preferences and special dietary requirements and complies with applicable food and sanitation regulations. The Sous Chef assists with kitchen management, including opening and closing the kitchen, supervising food production and safe food handling, maintaining food quality, and helping control costs and supplies.

The position also contributes to a safe, sanitary, and resident-centered community environment. It involves reporting incidents and hazards, supporting community activities and meetings, maintaining confidentiality, and helping ensure high-quality services for residents. The Sous Chef reports to and works under the direction of the Executive Chef and Food Service Director.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Food service experience in the hospitality, country club, or senior living industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, taking preferences and special dietary requirements into account and following applicable food and sanitation regulations.
• Assist the Executive Chef with all phases of kitchen management, including opening, closing, and assigned side duties.
• Help supervise and assist staff in producing menu items using recipes and production records, high-quality ingredients, kitchen equipment, and proper portioning and garnishing.
• Conduct quality assurance tests for menu items as directed by the Food Service Director.
• Supervise safe food handling procedures for cooking staff, with special emphasis on critical control.
• Monitor food labeling and proper storage.
• Cook food in quantities appropriate to the menu and number of people being served.
• Assist with planning, reviewing, and revising menus and menu cycles.
• Assist in developing and maintaining recipes that meet food-cost and quality standards.
• Assist with adherence to staffing goals.
• Order supplies and maintain records and accounts as directed by the Executive Chef and Food Service Director.
• Help maintain the preventative maintenance program for kitchen equipment and promptly report equipment or building malfunctions to maintenance.
• Assist in reviewing and controlling food, labor, and supply costs; control overproduction, waste, and theft.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Promote a safe and sanitary environment and help reduce hazards, accidents, and injuries.
• Report resident and employee incidents and safety hazards to the Executive Chef and Food Service Director, and assist with timely corrective action.
• Help maintain an environment supportive of the safety and physical and emotional well-being of residents, prospects, and personnel.
• Contribute to community relations and awareness of the independent living and/or assisted living community.
• Maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance, manner, and approach while on duty.
• Participate in departmental and community meetings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
• Support and participate in the resident-centered activity program as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure high-quality services and service delivery to residents.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Career growth opportunities
• PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Discounted meals
• Referral bonuses
• Benefits that support employees on and off the job

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree