Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $45,000.00 - $64,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
employee recognition programs
Job Description
Cottage Grove Place is a distinguished senior living community committed to providing exceptional care and an enriching environment for its residents. Located in a welcoming and supportive setting, Cottage Grove Place offers a unique opportunity to work closely with some of the wisest and most experienced members of society. The company proudly invests in the future of senior living by fostering growth and development among its team members, recognizing that the quality of life for its residents is directly linked to the passion and dedication of its caregivers and staff. At Cottage Grove Place, employees are not just taking on a job; they are becoming part of an extraordinary life story, contributing to a vibrant community that values warmth, respect, and exceptional service.
The Cottage Grove Place hospitality team is currently seeking a hospitality-focused Sous Chef to join their culinary services department. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about culinary arts and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and cleanliness. The Sous Chef will be responsible for hands-on production cooking and ensuring that every meal served meets stringent quality, dietary, and presentation standards. This position offers a salary range of $45,000 to $64,000, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the role within the community.
As a Sous Chef at Cottage Grove Place, you will ensure that the culinary offerings support both the nutritional and dietary needs of the residents in compliance with local regulations. The ability to produce menu cycle programs that adhere to these standards is essential, along with maintaining efficient cooking practices that emphasize speed, accuracy, and efficiency. This role also involves regularly interacting with residents to evaluate food service quality and making adjustments to operations and procedures to continually improve the dining experience. The Sous Chef represents the community with warmth and professionalism, contributing to a positive marketing environment and fostering a culture of engagement and business growth. Being part of Cottage Grove Place means embracing a role that not only involves culinary expertise but also the opportunity to enhance the daily lives of seniors through exceptional hospitality and care.
The Cottage Grove Place hospitality team is currently seeking a hospitality-focused Sous Chef to join their culinary services department. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about culinary arts and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality and cleanliness. The Sous Chef will be responsible for hands-on production cooking and ensuring that every meal served meets stringent quality, dietary, and presentation standards. This position offers a salary range of $45,000 to $64,000, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the role within the community.
As a Sous Chef at Cottage Grove Place, you will ensure that the culinary offerings support both the nutritional and dietary needs of the residents in compliance with local regulations. The ability to produce menu cycle programs that adhere to these standards is essential, along with maintaining efficient cooking practices that emphasize speed, accuracy, and efficiency. This role also involves regularly interacting with residents to evaluate food service quality and making adjustments to operations and procedures to continually improve the dining experience. The Sous Chef represents the community with warmth and professionalism, contributing to a positive marketing environment and fostering a culture of engagement and business growth. Being part of Cottage Grove Place means embracing a role that not only involves culinary expertise but also the opportunity to enhance the daily lives of seniors through exceptional hospitality and care.
Job Requirements
- Culinary degree required
- Minimum one year cooking experience in restaurant or senior living or equivalent
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to comply with dietary and nutritional guidelines
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree required
- 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
- 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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