Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $45,000.00 - $64,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
competitive salary
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Cottage Grove Place is a distinguished senior living community that offers a vibrant and supportive environment where residents can enjoy enriched lives surrounded by compassionate care and hospitality. Recognized for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults, Cottage Grove Place combines a warm, welcoming culture with innovative programs that honor the individuality and dignity of each resident. The community is dedicated to investing in both its residents and its team members, fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. Working at Cottage Grove Place means joining an organization that prioritizes excellence, respect, and continuous personal and professional growth. It is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a life-changing experience in senior living.

The role of Sous Chef at Cottage Grove Place offers an exceptional opportunity for hospitality professionals passionate about food service and senior care. This position involves full-scope, hands-on production cooking within the Community Culinary Services Department, ensuring that all meals served meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and nutritional compliance. The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and operational excellence within the culinary environment. Responsibilities include adhering strictly to food quality and presentation standards, producing menu cycle programs compliant with dietary regulations, and demonstrating proficiency in all areas of cooking preparation and production. The ideal candidate is someone who exemplifies efficiency, accuracy, and a keen attention to detail while contributing to a warm and inviting dining atmosphere for residents. This role also emphasizes interaction with residents to assess food service quality and satisfaction, supporting continuous improvement. In addition to culinary duties, the Sous Chef supports the broader mission of the community by embracing hospitality promises that foster respect, professionalism, and responsive service. Offering a competitive salary range of $45,000 to $64,000, this position is perfect for culinary professionals seeking to blend their skills with meaningful senior engagement and contribute to a respected senior living community. If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate hospitality professional eager to make a difference in the lives of seniors, Shelter Grove Place welcomes your application.

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree required
  • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

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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