Sous Chef

Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living and Memory Care • St Louis, MO

23d

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen and provides professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel. The role includes hiring and training Line Cooks and Dishwashers under the general direction of the Director of Food & Beverage, ordering food and supplies, completing and documenting safety audits and monthly in-service trainings, ensuring correct plate presentation, overseeing kitchen labor and food costs while monitoring the budget, and preparing high-quality food.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a Manager’s Food Handlers permit; Spectrum may facilitate obtaining it.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with potential residents, current residents, family members, and team members.

Nice To Haves

• College or culinary training preferred.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in an office environment, answering phones, or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train Line Cooks and Dishwashers under the general direction of the Director of Food & Beverage.
• Place food and supply orders.
• Complete and document safety audits and monthly in-service trainings.
• Ensure correct plate presentation before dishes leave the kitchen.
• Oversee kitchen labor and food costs and monitor the budget.
• Prepare high-quality food.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time team members.
• Other voluntary insurance options for eligible full-time team members.
• 401(k) participation for part-time and full-time team members.
• Paid time off for part-time and full-time team members.
• Holiday pay for part-time and full-time team members.
• Daily Pay for part-time and full-time team members.
• Discounts through Perk Spot for part-time and full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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