Sous Chef

Aventura Senior Living at Overland Park • Overland Park, KS

9d

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for the kitchen’s daily operations and provides professional leadership and direction to kitchen personnel. The role focuses on preparing high-quality food and delivering a great dining experience through careful plate presentation. The Sous Chef hires and trains Line Cooks and Dishwashers under the general direction of the Director of Food & Beverage, places food and supply orders, completes and documents safety audits and monthly in-service trainings, oversees kitchen labor and food costs, and monitors the budget.

The position is full-time, with days and hours that vary and include weekends and holidays. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, professional, able to work independently and manage multiple tasks, and have strong communication skills when working with potential and current residents, family members, and team members.

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.
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong communication skills to work with potential residents, current residents, family members, and team members.
• Availability for varying days and hours, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and provide professional direction to kitchen personnel.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED