Sous Chef

Willow Valley Communities • East Lampeter Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef is a full-time culinary leadership role with Willow Valley Communities at the Manor Campus. This position participates in meal preparation and cooking, helps oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensures dishes meet standards for quality, presentation, and food safety. The Sous Chef serves as a link between Residents and Culinary Services Management and leads kitchen activities when the Chef is absent.

The schedule is 40 hours per week, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with two days off per week. Some holidays are required. The position is located at The Manor at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Starting pay is $21 per hour, with compensation based on experience.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a formal restaurant setting.
• Must have or attain ServSafe certification.
• Associate Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign kitchen tasks and oversee proper food handling, preparation, and cooking to ensure menu selections are made efficiently and meet quality standards.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings with kitchen staff and lead them when the Chef is absent.
• Monitor and coach kitchen personnel on portion control, recipe execution, knife skills, and safe food handling.
• Conduct training on cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in accordance with designated FOCUS in-service requirements.
• Inspect prepared foods and taste-test products before and during meal service to ensure standards for temperature, taste, and presentation are met.
• Identify food that does not meet quality standards, take corrective action, and communicate concerns to Culinary Services Management.
• Create daily specials and assist with recipe development and revisions.
• Complete inventory and ordering duties as assigned by the Chef.
• Maintain accurate food production and ordering records in the food management system.
• Maintain cleaning schedules to keep work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Enforce proper equipment operation to promote safety and prevent damage.
• Follow Willow Valley's HACCP plan and related food safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Weekly pay
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Access to employee amenities, including a fitness center, spa, cafés, and swimming pools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree