Sous Chef

Baltimore, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.00 - $25.00

Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

Shift Differentials

Holiday premium pay

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

401(k) retirement plan

employer match

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

generous vacation

Vacation cash-out options

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

On-site cafe

Job Description

Keswick is a premier senior living community located in Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for its residents. Recognized for its outstanding service and compassionate approach, Keswick was ranked as a High-Performing nursing home in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, an honor received by only 19 percent of nursing homes nationwide. Additionally, Keswick has been featured in Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 rankings of the Best Nursing Homes in Maryland. This distinction highlights Keswick's commitment to quality care, innovative programs, and a mission-driven culture that emphasizes connection, empathy, inclusion, and advocacy. The organization's core values shape the workplace environment, fostering a community where employees are encouraged to engage deeply with their work and contribute to meaningful outcomes for residents and their families.

Keswick is currently seeking a dedicated and caring Sous Chef to join their full-time culinary team. This role operates from 12pm to 8:30pm with a competitive pay rate ranging from $23 to $25 per hour, depending on experience. The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in supporting the culinary operations, ensuring that all food prepared meets high standards of quality, taste, and presentation. This position is not just about cooking; it is about contributing to the overall living experience of seniors by providing nutritious, delicious meals that cater to their specific dietary needs. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and other kitchen staff to uphold Keswick's mission of improving the experience of aging together.

In this role, the Sous Chef will be responsible for a variety of kitchen tasks including cutting, trimming, boning, and carving meats and poultry, cooking according to precise recipes, and maintaining food safety standards through proper storage and sanitation procedures. This role requires attentiveness to detail to ensure portion control, timely food production, and the highest quality in every dish served. The Sous Chef will also engage directly with customers and team members, exemplifying Keswick's values through courteous and efficient service. Employees are supported with a robust benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer matching, sign-on and referral bonuses, hardship loans, paid vacation with cash-out options, and tuition reimbursement, among others. Keswick supports a positive and inclusive work culture that values employee well-being and professional growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a caring and dynamic environment where your culinary skills can make a real difference in the lives of seniors and the community at large.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior culinary experience preferred
Ability to work full-time from 12pm to 8:30pm
Must be able to follow health and safety standards
Physical ability to handle kitchen tasks including lifting and standing for extended periods
Strong attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Commitment to workplace values of connection, empathy, inclusion, and advocacy

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in a culinary role preferred
Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, and sanitation standards
Ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Basic knife skills
Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items

Job Duties

Cook and prepare foods according to recipes
Cut, trim, bone, and carve meat and poultry for cooking
Ensure quality and consistency of product taste and presentation
Meet all deadlines in food production based on production orders
Weigh and measure designated ingredients
Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator
Properly store foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures
Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils
Utilize approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and standard portion control
Serve customers in an efficient and friendly manner
Interact with co-workers to ensure compliance with company service standards, inventory and cash control procedures
Clean equipment and workstation thoroughly
Represent the company in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner in all customer and team member interactions
Interact with customers to ensure satisfaction
Serve food and beverage orders quickly and properly
Explain daily menu items to customers accurately
Relay relevant customer comments to supervisors
Resolve customer complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner
Check that all display foods are merchandised attractively
Serve food neatly and attractively
Perform other related duties as required