Kitchen - Sous Chef - Full Time

Cascadia Senior Living•Olympia, WA

7d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Sous Chef contributes to a joyful and vibrant community by executing the menu and promoting high performance, resident and visitor satisfaction, attractive food presentation, food quality, and a positive dining experience. The role assists with kitchen operations, food production, staff training, food cost control, menu development, food safety, inspections, and communication with dining and other departments. The position works with the Director of Dining Services and supports service during peak meal periods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other community staff.
Special interest in and a positive attitude about working with long-term care residents and older adults.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Basic computer knowledge and ability, with aptitude to learn company applications.
Must pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime, to meet position requirements.
Ability to creatively solve problems.
Meet mandatory health requirements established by state regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Maintain a current Food Handlers Card and obtain ServSafe Certification soon after hiring.

Nice To Haves

Three years of commercial kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with Standards of Service and help ensure kitchen employees do the same.
Assist in managing daily kitchen operations, coordinate food production schedules, and ensure food quality, taste, and presentation.
Participate in food preparation and expedite service during peak meal periods as needed.
Help control food costs by training kitchen staff in proper food preparation, handling, and leftover-food procedures.
Ensure kitchen employees follow uniform, grooming, and appearance standards.
Work with the Director of Dining Services to establish kitchen goals and anticipate and resolve kitchen-related problems.
Establish and enforce health department and food-handling guidelines.
Work with the Director of Dining Services to develop menus, create recipes and product specifications, ensure adherence to them, and train kitchen staff on new menus.
Maintain effective communication within the kitchen and dining room, respond to staff suggestions and concerns, and work to resolve problems.
Maintain effective working relationships with the sky lounge manager, staff, and other departments.
Assist with food orders based on projected business levels.
Inspect kitchen, dishwashing areas, and coolers regularly, and promptly correct identified deficiencies.
Maintain state-required sanitation and temperature logs.
Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings.
Stay current on assigned system tasks and duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on relevant experience and education or certification.
Shift differential for night shift employees.
Bonus.
Shift coverage bonus offered as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Savings and spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses; HSA includes an employer contribution.
Sick time accrual, available for use after 90 days.
Paid time off accrual eligibility after 12 months.
Floating holiday accrual, eligible upon hire.
Pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for work on specified holidays.
Up to three days of bereavement leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, with semi-annual enrollment and an annual discretionary employer contribution.
Employee Assistance Program.
Cascadia Assistance Fund for financial help with hardships or continuing education.