Sous Chef 10am-6pm $18-25.25 (Full Time)

Little Rock, AR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $25.25

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Company Match 401(k) with 100% match up to the first 3% and fully vested upon enrollment

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Weekly Employee Recognition Program

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

complimentary meal each shift

Daily Pay Option

Direct Deposit

Job Description

Arrow Senior Living is a reputable and compassionate senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and a nurturing environment for its residents. With a strong commitment to fostering a home-like atmosphere, Arrow Senior Living not only prioritizes the comfort and quality of life of its residents but also creates a positive and supportive workplace for its team members. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this establishment emphasizes core values that are embraced by each employee from day one, ensuring that these principles are reflected in every aspect of service and daily operations. This company is recognized for its internal growth opportunities, employee appreciation initiatives, and competitive benefits, all contributing to a rewarding career experience for its staff. Paying a range of $18 to $25.25 per hour for the Sous Chef position, Arrow Senior Living offers a full-time role with a consistent and balanced schedule, ideal for professionals seeking stability and growth in the culinary field.

The Sous Chef position at Arrow Senior Living is a pivotal role within their culinary department, aimed at enhancing the dining experience of senior residents while maintaining high culinary standards. The Sous Chef acts as the Gustatory Genius, Kitchen Curator, and Culinary Captain, encapsulating responsibilities that include preparing food items to the highest culinary standards, ensuring exceptional meal quality, portion control, and waste reduction. This role oversees the cleanliness and organization of cooking equipment, storage, and food service areas to uphold rigorous sanitary standards. Leading the culinary team on a daily basis, the Sous Chef fosters engagement, maintains operational expectations, coaches team members, and holds them accountable for their duties. Working primarily indoors with occasional outdoor event support, this role demands physical stamina, leadership acumen, and a passion for delivering outstanding food service in a senior housing setting. The scheduled shifts are Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., providing a structured work week that supports work-life balance. The role enjoys a supportive environment that champions employee growth, formal culinary training or equivalent management experience, and strong communication skills among team members and management alike. Arrow Senior Living invites passionate culinary professionals to join their family and contribute to a workplace where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Job Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Completion of formal culinary, food service, or restaurant training or equivalent full-time supervisory or management-level experience
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended periods
Ability to frequently lift and move items up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working in close proximity to extreme temperatures including cooking surfaces and walk-in freezers
Availability to work primarily indoors with occasional outdoor event support
Criminal background clearance
Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
Physical stamina to meet the job demands
Must be able to work full-time shift Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Job Qualifications

Formal culinary training or equivalent supervisory or management-level work experience
At least three years of experience in senior housing or a related field preferred
Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and competency in leadership, training, and supervision
Proficient written and oral communication skills
Ability to create, modify, and print word processing and spreadsheet documents using Microsoft Word and Excel
Comfortable using email for communication
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

Job Duties

Ensure food items are prepared to culinary standards and provide residents with an exceptional dining experience while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste
Supervise and inspect all aspects of culinary service including logs, cooking equipment, storage rotation, and food service regularly to ensure they are up-to-date, clean, and sanitary
Lead team in day-to-day operations through engagement, maintaining expectations, coaching and accountability
Oversee kitchen staff to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations
Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed
Assist in menu planning and implementation
Coordinate events and special dining experiences for residents