Sous Chef - Full Time

Palos Verdes Senior Living•Peoria, AZ

8d•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. This role is crucial in ensuring a great dining experience through high-quality food and excellent plate presentation. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work and excels in a back-of-house environment.

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 F&B
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