Sous Chef
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Work With PurposeIf the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

At this time, we are seeking a Sous Chef to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Plans, tests and costs new menus and menu items for daily breakfast, lunch and dinner meal services, as well as special events.
• Orders, distributes and stocks using cost control all food supplies. Inspects the quality and quantity of these items when delivered.
• Maintains food and nutritional standards set by the company.
• Functions as a supervisor over cooks and other food service personnel engaged in the preparation, cooking and serving of food items. May also participate as a team member in food preparation.
• Assists in training and instruction employees on food preparation, cooking and serving of food items to ensure that all items are presented properly.
• Assigns and monitors all work activities of food service personnel.
• Coordinates work flow and schedules to ensure that deadlines are met, and that policies and procedures are followed.
• Participates in interviewing and selection of food service personnel, as well as the performance and evaluation of assigned employees.
• Recommends personnel actions including hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, as well as layoff and recall.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand recipes and menus, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to lead or supervise other employees, perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, and handle emergency situations.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and be able to accept constructive criticism. Ability to interact with residents who are highly susceptible to common illness without posing additional health risks and must maintain good personal hygiene and wear a uniform.
• Culinary Arts degree from recognized school with two years related experience as a Sous Chef or Lead Cook in a comparable size food service operation is desired.
• Ability to hire, train and manage food service personnel, and provide effective work direction.

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k + Match
• Competitive PTO
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
• Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we're looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others.

• Puts People First - You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families.
• Customer Focused - You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies.
• Results Oriented - You're forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
• Drives Operational Excellence - You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
• Embraces Change - You're a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what's next, you're always adjusting the target for continuous improvement.