Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $25.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401(k) with Company Match
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health Insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Referral program
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Clarendale West End is a premier senior living community dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents by providing compassionate care and exceptional hospitality services. Recognized for its commitment to creating a warm, welcoming environment, Clarendale West End is an extraordinary company that values its employees as much as it values the people it serves. Employees here have the privilege of engaging with some of the most inspiring and wise individuals, gaining a unique insight into the stories and experiences of older generations. This community not only focuses on senior care but also invests deeply in the growth and development of its team members, making it a place where employees are encouraged to thrive personally and professionally. Clarendale West End is driven by a mission to enhance the quality of life for seniors through compassionate care and superior service, fostering a culture built on respect, dignity, and genuine connection.

Clarendale West End is currently seeking a hospitality-focused Sous Chef to join the Community Culinary Services Department. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary of $25 per hour, offering an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality food experiences in a senior living environment. The Sous Chef will play a critical role in hands-on production cooking, maintaining exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, and kitchen cleanliness. This role requires an individual who can demonstrate leadership and management skills within the kitchen team while upholding community standards for sanitation and operational organization. The Sous Chef will be responsible for ensuring that all menu cycle programs comply with required nutritional and dietary guidelines, while also personally preparing and producing meals that meet the unique needs of senior residents. The position offers a meaningful chance to contribute to resident satisfaction and wellness through food service, directly impacting the daily lives of those in the community. This role demands efficiency, accuracy, and knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation, paired with a warm, service-oriented attitude that represents the community’s positive and inviting atmosphere. Clarendale West End supports a culture where decisions made by the culinary team contribute to top-line revenue and occupancy growth, emphasizing the importance of business acumen alongside culinary expertise. This opportunity is ideal for a culinary professional who is enthusiastic about senior engagement and eager to make a profound difference in a specialized hospitality setting.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • minimum of one year restaurant or senior living cooking experience
  • ability to work full-time hours
  • commitment to maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • ability to follow nutritional and dietary guidelines
  • proficiency in cooking techniques and kitchen operations

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • culinary degree preferred
  • minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Job Duties

  • Exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
  • exhibit leadership and management standards with all culinary services staff
  • responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
  • produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
  • exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
  • demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
  • assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
  • visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
  • and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service
  • represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
  • supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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