Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
403B retirement plan
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
employee wellness program
Recognition Program
Job Description
The Forest is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to offering a best-in-class, caring environment that promotes the independence of its residents. Located in a beautiful campus setting, The Forest strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by supporting their ability to lead healthy, active, purposeful, and secure lives. The community fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where staff and residents alike are part of a supportive family. Known for its commitment to exceptional care, The Forest combines a compassionate approach with high standards in service and operations to ensure residents enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
As an Executive Sous Chef at The Forest, you will play a vital role in upholding the community’s mission by ensuring the highest quality food preparation and dining experience for residents. In collaboration with the Executive Chef, you will oversee all aspects of food service operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position requires a deep commitment to excellence in culinary arts, as well as strong leadership skills to manage and empower the dining services team effectively. The Executive Sous Chef will be instrumental in maintaining the integration of the dining service department with the overall facility operations, fostering positive interdepartmental relationships, and promoting The Forest's culture of teamwork and empowerment known as The Forest Way.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team within a vibrant, supportive community that values innovation, quality, and resident satisfaction. You will be responsible for supervising food preparation and ensuring that all meals meet the dietary standards required by the residents’ various health needs and preferences. Working in a senior living environment means understanding special dietary requirements and managing food safety rigorously, contributing to the well-being and happiness of residents through exceptional culinary care. The Forest provides an environment where your culinary expertise, management skills, and commitment to quality service will be recognized and rewarded.
Joining The Forest means becoming part of an organization that values its employees and offers a collaborative work environment that champions professional growth and work-life balance. The Executive Sous Chef position is full-time, with competitive pay based on experience and additional shift differentials, reflecting the high value The Forest places on skilled culinary and leadership talents. You will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans with generous company matching, paid time off, and wellness programs aimed at promoting team member health and satisfaction.
This position is ideal for a culinary professional who is passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious meals and who enjoys leading a team in a service-driven environment. If you possess excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude toward the elderly, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, this role offers a meaningful career path in senior living culinary management. The Forest is committed to supporting your success through ongoing professional development and a culture that empowers its team to deliver outstanding resident experiences every day.
As an Executive Sous Chef at The Forest, you will play a vital role in upholding the community’s mission by ensuring the highest quality food preparation and dining experience for residents. In collaboration with the Executive Chef, you will oversee all aspects of food service operations, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position requires a deep commitment to excellence in culinary arts, as well as strong leadership skills to manage and empower the dining services team effectively. The Executive Sous Chef will be instrumental in maintaining the integration of the dining service department with the overall facility operations, fostering positive interdepartmental relationships, and promoting The Forest's culture of teamwork and empowerment known as The Forest Way.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team within a vibrant, supportive community that values innovation, quality, and resident satisfaction. You will be responsible for supervising food preparation and ensuring that all meals meet the dietary standards required by the residents’ various health needs and preferences. Working in a senior living environment means understanding special dietary requirements and managing food safety rigorously, contributing to the well-being and happiness of residents through exceptional culinary care. The Forest provides an environment where your culinary expertise, management skills, and commitment to quality service will be recognized and rewarded.
Joining The Forest means becoming part of an organization that values its employees and offers a collaborative work environment that champions professional growth and work-life balance. The Executive Sous Chef position is full-time, with competitive pay based on experience and additional shift differentials, reflecting the high value The Forest places on skilled culinary and leadership talents. You will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans with generous company matching, paid time off, and wellness programs aimed at promoting team member health and satisfaction.
This position is ideal for a culinary professional who is passionate about preparing delicious, nutritious meals and who enjoys leading a team in a service-driven environment. If you possess excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude toward the elderly, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, this role offers a meaningful career path in senior living culinary management. The Forest is committed to supporting your success through ongoing professional development and a culture that empowers its team to deliver outstanding resident experiences every day.
Job Requirements
- Must have a comprehensive knowledge of safe, sanitary food handling procedures, preparation methods, merchandising, and supervision
- Graduate of a Culinary Arts school or extensive prior experience in similar food preparation positions
- At least 3 years of experience managing a team
- Must have knowledge of special diets and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding food preparation
- Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English
- Must exhibit competence in the management of the Dining production team
- Must have ability to work independently and efficiently under stressful conditions
- The ability to be comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously, keeping focus on results
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Detail-orientation with the production of high quality work
- Must have ability to work independently and efficiently
- Must have a positive attitude toward the elderly and be able to maintain positive relationships and interactions with residents and team members
- Must be able to solve problems according to facility and departmental practices
- Participation in Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Vaccination (including booster) is a requirement for all employees
- Religious and medical exemptions are accepted
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of a Culinary Arts school or extensive prior experience in similar food preparation positions
- Certified Dietary Manager preferred
- At least 3 years of experience managing a team
- Must have knowledge of special diets and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding food preparation
- Must exhibit competence in the management of the Dining production team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Detail-orientation with the production of high quality work
- Positive attitude toward the elderly and ability to maintain positive relationships and interactions with residents and team members
Job Duties
- Responsible for all food preparation aspects of the dining service operation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Committed to the preparation of quality food
- Assists in the maintenance of sound interdepartmental relations and the integrating of the dining service department with the facility plan of operations
- Manages team members within the framework of team-ship, The Forest Way behaviors, and empowerment
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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