Junior Sous Chef (Various Campuses)

St. Ann's Community is a distinguished provider of senior living and healthcare services, renowned for its commitment to improving the lives of older adults. Operating multiple campuses in the Irondequoit and Webster areas, St. Ann's Community offers comprehensive care, hospitality, and a nurturing environment designed to support the well-being and dignity of its residents. With a focus on compassionate service and community engagement, St. Ann's strives to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff alike feel valued and supported. The organization is known for its dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. St. Ann's promotes equal employment opportunities and maintains a strong Affirmative Action Program to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The role of the Junior Sous Chef at St. Ann's Community is a vital position within the food service department, responsible for delivering exceptional culinary experiences across various campuses. This full-time position involves working as a float Junior Sous Chef supporting the food service operations at St. Ann's Irondequoit and Webster locations. The Junior Sous Chef plays an essential role in preparing and presenting high-quality meals that comply with food safety regulations and meet the standards expected by the community. Working under general supervision, the Junior Sous Chef is responsible for preparing specified quantities of hot and cold food items for all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special functions. The individual must ensure that food is properly cooked, seasoned, attractively presented, and served in a pleasant environment consistent with established food specifications. The position requires versatility in cooking methods, strong organizational skills to manage daily workflow, and adherence to sanitary standards.

The Junior Sous Chef wears a clean uniform with the appropriate name badge and adheres strictly to department protocols, maintaining a neat and professional appearance at all times. This role entails responsibility for short order cooking and restaurant-style service, food storage with proper dating, equipment operation and cleaning, daily quality checks of food prepared, and inventory management. Additional duties include supporting various food outlets such as catering and employee cafes, attending department meetings, conducting bi-weekly kitchen audits, and assisting with monitor reports. Flexibility in scheduling is expected, with day and evening shifts available to meet the needs of the campuses. The position offers a competitive pay range from $19.25 to $24.10 per hour, full-time hours, and a robust benefits package including health, vision, and dental plans, tuition assistance, scholarship opportunities, and more.

St. Ann's Community values experienced culinary professionals with high standards for food quality and safety who are capable of multitasking and thriving in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years of experience in various aspects of cooking, especially within fine dining restaurants, hotels, or senior living communities. Reliable transportation is necessary since the position involves working across multiple campus locations. By joining St. Ann's Community as a Junior Sous Chef, individuals contribute directly to the well-being of some of the most important people on earth, delivering nourishing meals that enhance the quality of life for residents in a supportive and respectful setting.