Sous Chef (Full-time + Benefits)

About the position

The Sous Chef at Paloma Landing is responsible for preparing nutritious and appealing meals for active seniors, ensuring a smooth and safe kitchen operation. This role requires a friendly and energetic personality, a passion for enhancing the lives of others, and the ability to work collaboratively with the culinary team. The ideal candidate will have experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking and will adhere to food service sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals for residents.
• Work collaboratively with other culinary services team members.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen area.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with residents and staff.
• Meet deadlines and work well under time constraints.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation practices.
• Ability to maintain a food handlers permit as required by state regulations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Disability benefits
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)