Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $22.88 - $24.50
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
prescription insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
discounted gym membership
Paid Time Off
Free health clinic visits

Job Description

Loretto is a well-established community-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and culinary experiences to its residents and guests. Known for its comprehensive healthcare and senior living services, Loretto fosters a welcoming and supportive environment that values quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement. As a reputable employer with multiple convenient locations and free parking, Loretto provides a collaborative work culture where employee growth and satisfaction are highly prioritized. Their commitment to staff wellbeing is evident through various benefits including excellent medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance, as well as other offers such as disability coverage and tuition reimbursement programs.

The role of Sous Chef at Loretto is pivotal in maintaining a high standard of food quality and service within the community's dining facilities. This position is designed for a dedicated culinary professional who thrives in a leadership role, overseeing kitchen operations while ensuring that all food prepared meets both visual and nutritional excellence. The Sous Chef works closely with cooks and kitchen staff to uphold cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the kitchen environment.

This role carries the responsibility of supervising and training kitchen staff, ensuring that every dish is prepared according to standardized recipes with precise portion control to maintain consistency and quality. The Sous Chef will actively monitor inventory, manage food orders in the absence of the Executive Chef, and support special events and celebrations, contributing to an inclusive and engaging workplace culture. A strong emphasis is placed on adherence to health codes, sanitation procedures, and quality assurance performance improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a background that includes supervisory experience in food service, a thorough knowledge of state and federal health and safety regulations, and a commitment to outstanding customer service. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $22.88 to $24.50 and includes benefits such as tuition reimbursement, discounted gym memberships, and generous paid time off, making it not only a career opportunity but also a chance for personal and professional growth. The Sous Chef is expected to work every other weekend and holidays while serving as a role model for teamwork, customer interaction, and excellence in culinary service. This role promises dynamic workdays in a supportive environment, promoting leadership development and success within a respected organization dedicated to its mission and values.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • 2-4 years experience in food service
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
  • Knowledge of state and federal health and sanitation regulations
  • Competence in food service and delivery including portioning, presentation, and temperature
  • ServeSafe certification preferred
  • Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and courteous manner
  • Ability to coach and motivate staff
  • Detail oriented
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Problem solving skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Ability to learn new software
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays and special events

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • 2-4 years experience in food service
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
  • Knowledge of pertinent state and federal health and sanitation regulations
  • Competent in food service and delivery including portioning, presentation, temperature
  • ServeSafe certification preferred
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to coach other staff members
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills

Job Duties

  • Maintain high standards for food, presentation and service
  • Maintain all health codes including cleanliness of coolers, rotation of products, and proper labeling of all items
  • Act as a role model and coach team members to provide consistent execution of menu items from standardized recipes
  • Assist with daily food orders from vendors in absence of Executive Chef
  • Assist with execution and food presentation in main kitchen and all remote serving kitchenettes
  • Receive and resolve complaints concerning food using patience, active listening, and positive communication
  • Monitor production and par levels to prevent over or under production
  • Ensure cleanliness, layout, organization and safety of cooking areas, equipment and fixtures
  • Complete daily inspections and weekly audits to ensure all side work is accomplished
  • Ensure cleaning and maintenance of equipment and storage areas is completed on schedule
  • Portion ingredients according to recipe
  • Weigh, measure, bag, date and label portions and prepared items
  • Monitor dates on ingredients to confirm freshness
  • Prepare menu items obeying standardized recipes and temperatures
  • Observe and taste food to ensure high quality and palatability
  • Update and refine policy and procedure manuals for cooking staff
  • Ensure all cooking open and closing procedures are completed
  • Support and participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement activities
  • Assist with special events, celebrations and projects
  • Work every other weekend, holidays and special events as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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