Sous Chef

Westerville Senior Living•Westerville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Sous Chef to be responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, providing professional leadership, and direction to kitchen personnel. The ideal candidate will contribute to a great dining experience by ensuring high-quality food and presentation. This role involves managing kitchen staff, ordering supplies, overseeing costs, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required
Must hold a Managers Food Handlers permit. This may be facilitated by Spectrum Retirement
Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional
Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time
Strong communication skills are critical. You will need to be able to work with potential residents, current residents, family members, and team members.

Nice To Haves

college or culinary training is preferred
Previous leadership experience is preferred
Experience in an office environment, answering phones, or customer service preferred

Responsibilities

Hires and trains Line Cooks and Dishwashers under general direction of the Director of Food & Beverage
Places food and supply orders
Completes and documents safety audits and monthly in-service trainings
Ensures correct plate presentation prior to dishes leaving the kitchen
Oversees kitchen labor and food cost; monitors budget
Prepares high quality food