Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $32.00 - $34.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan match
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Personal Days
gym access
Free parking
free meal
Job Description
Emerald Heights is a prestigious 5-Star Retirement Community nestled on 38 stunning acres in Redmond, Washington. Renowned for its commitment to providing the best senior living experience in the Puget Sound area, Emerald Heights offers more than just residency; it promotes an upbeat and active lifestyle tailored to the needs and preferences of its 550+ residents. The community offers a variety of living options including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and specialized memory support services. This comprehensive approach ensures that residents receive the care and attention they require throughout their retirement journey.
The role of Sous Chef at Emerald Heights is a dynamic and vital position within the culinary operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef plays a key role in food production, ensuring that all meals meet the highest standards of taste, nutrition, and presentation. This position involves supervising meal preparation in alignment with production sheets, catering orders, and physician-prescribed diets to accommodate the health needs of each resident. The ideal candidate will excel in overseeing kitchen operations, managing food safety and sanitation, and fostering a positive work environment for the culinary team.
This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $34 to $36. The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, providing a balanced workweek. Emerald Heights offers an extensive benefits package that includes 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D for employees working 30 or more hours per week, as well as options to purchase additional coverage such as long-term disability insurance. Employees may also participate in flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare reimbursements. The community supports financial wellness through a 403(b) retirement plan with a company match and offers paid time off including holidays and personal days. Additional perks include access to a gym and pool, free parking, complimentary meals, and beautiful walking paths throughout the community.
As a Sous Chef at Emerald Heights, you will monitor food prep and production lines to ensure meals are prepared accurately and served on time. The position requires strict adherence to standardized recipes, special diet orders, and state and local health regulations. You will be responsible for purchasing food and supplies from approved vendors, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in food storage areas. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to lead a team within a positive, calm kitchen environment. This position is essential to maintaining the high standards of culinary excellence that residents of Emerald Heights expect and deserve.
The role of Sous Chef at Emerald Heights is a dynamic and vital position within the culinary operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef plays a key role in food production, ensuring that all meals meet the highest standards of taste, nutrition, and presentation. This position involves supervising meal preparation in alignment with production sheets, catering orders, and physician-prescribed diets to accommodate the health needs of each resident. The ideal candidate will excel in overseeing kitchen operations, managing food safety and sanitation, and fostering a positive work environment for the culinary team.
This is a full-time position with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $34 to $36. The work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm, providing a balanced workweek. Emerald Heights offers an extensive benefits package that includes 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D for employees working 30 or more hours per week, as well as options to purchase additional coverage such as long-term disability insurance. Employees may also participate in flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare reimbursements. The community supports financial wellness through a 403(b) retirement plan with a company match and offers paid time off including holidays and personal days. Additional perks include access to a gym and pool, free parking, complimentary meals, and beautiful walking paths throughout the community.
As a Sous Chef at Emerald Heights, you will monitor food prep and production lines to ensure meals are prepared accurately and served on time. The position requires strict adherence to standardized recipes, special diet orders, and state and local health regulations. You will be responsible for purchasing food and supplies from approved vendors, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in food storage areas. The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to lead a team within a positive, calm kitchen environment. This position is essential to maintaining the high standards of culinary excellence that residents of Emerald Heights expect and deserve.
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Three years supervisory experience in professional food service operation
- Current food handlers card
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Eligibility for employment verified through E-Verify
- Available to work Tuesday through Saturday from 1pm to 9:30pm
- Ability to comply with local, state and federal health and sanitation regulations
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Three years supervisory experience in professional food service operation
- Current food handlers card
- Organizational skills
- Training and coaching skills
- Problem solving and reasoning skills
- Good judgment with the ability to prioritize and multi task
- Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, operations, maintenance and kitchen layout
- Knowledge in therapeutic diets and how to produce them
- Understand local, state and federal regulations regarding OSHA laws and health and sanitation regulations
- Excellent English communications skills both verbal and written
Job Duties
- Monitors food service prep and production lines assuring meals are prepared accurately and on time
- Assure that all meals are prepared and served in a palatable and appetizing manner
- Assure that food is prepared in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders
- Inspect special diet trays to assure they are correct
- Completes forms, reports, inventories and related documentation
- Provides for a positive and calm work environment
- Ensures food storage areas are clean and properly organized at all times
- Oversees food handling and sanitation procedures
- Responsible for local and state health department regulations compliance
- Purchases food, supplies and equipment through approved vendors
- Ensures stock levels of staple and non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc. are maintained at appropriate levels
- Assists in inventory process and storing incoming food and supplies
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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