Sous Chef

Aegis Living•Aptos, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Aegis Living Aptos is hiring a Sous Chef to prepare quality meals for senior residents using a variety of techniques and cooking methods. The role includes essential kitchen tasks, maintaining a disciplined kitchen environment, and providing supervision when the Culinary Services Director is absent. The schedule is Thursday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The position offers growth opportunities, including the possibility of advancing to Culinary Services Director.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a cook, line cook, or prep cook.
Food preparation and production experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet all health requirements.
Must be willing to take a two-step TB test.

Nice To Haves

Sous Chef experience preferred.
Experience managing food inventory preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare meals and food items for residents.
Support a disciplined kitchen environment and supervise in the absence of the Culinary Services Director.
Manage food inventory and prepare work areas and stations with necessary supplies before meal service.
Control portions and minimize waste to keep recipe costs within forecasted ranges.
Maintain required documentation, including time and temperature logs, menus, and invoices.
Maintain cleanliness standards.
Help serve residents.
Train and mentor new employees.