Sous Chef

HumanGood • Boise, ID

12d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Terraces of Boise, a HumanGood senior living community in Boise, Idaho, is hiring a Sous Chef to work with the Executive Chef in managing and mentoring kitchen staff. The role uses advanced culinary skills to provide residents and guests with meals that are nutritious, appealing, properly prepared, and responsive to dietary needs. The Sous Chef prepares the planned menu when the Executive Chef is absent and assists with supervision of the kitchen team.

This is a full-time, on-site position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The employee must be available to work weekends and holidays and occasional hours outside the standard schedule. The annual salary range is $55,000 to $65,000.

HumanGood describes its work as reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. The organization offers compensation and benefits intended to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being, with opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and personal development.

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, as well as occasional hours outside the standard schedule.

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 when the Executive Chef is absent.
• Provide meals that are properly cooked, tasty, and attractive, meet quality and presentation standards, and accommodate dietary needs.
• Taste food before serving and provide attractive and appropriate 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 a 4% employer match and immediate vesting of funds.
• Health Savings Account 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 five-star employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

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