Sous Chef

HumanGood • Boise, ID

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Terraces of Boise, a HumanGood community in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Sous Chef to work with the Executive Chef to manage and mentor kitchen staff and demonstrate advanced culinary skills. The role focuses on preparing meals with nutritional value and creative appeal for residents and guests. The Sous Chef prepares the planned menu in the Executive Chef’s absence and assists with supervising kitchen team members.

This is a full-time, on-site position with a standard schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The candidate must be available to work weekends and holidays and occasional hours outside the standard schedule as needed. The annual salary range is $55,000–$65,000.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of culinary or food service experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety, sanitation practices, HACCP principles, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays, and occasional hours outside the standard schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, including washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, measuring, mixing, and panning.
• Cook food using methods including baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking.
• Mentor kitchen staff.
• Order food, supervise kitchen staff, and prepare the menu in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Provide properly cooked, tasty, and attractive meals that meet quality and presentation standards and dietary needs.
• Taste food before serving and provide appropriate, attractive garnishes.
• Comply with food preparation standards and health and safety requirements.
• Operate and clean food preparation equipment, including grills, broilers, ovens, steamer tables, mixers, microwave ovens, and toasters.
• Perform other related essential duties as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans, starting the first of the month following the start date.
• 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service, plus seven company holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• HSA option with employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• $25 per line unlimited cell phone plan, plus taxes and fees.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Employer-paid employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED