Sous Chef 11:30am-7:30pm $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

Day Shifts

Benefits

Company match 401K

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

Daily Pay Option

Direct Deposit

Promotion from within

Job Description

Arrow Senior Living is a distinguished provider in the senior living industry, dedicated to creating a warm and inviting home-like environment for its residents and team members alike. With facilities designed to enrich the quality of life for seniors, Arrow Senior Living prides itself on its core values which are embraced from day one by both residents and staff. These values are evident in the exceptional care provided, the strong sense of community, and the supportive atmosphere maintained throughout the company. Arrow Senior Living is committed to employee growth, regularly promoting from within and offering numerous opportunities for team members to advance their careers. The organization values its employees deeply, providing various incentives, recognition programs, and benefits that contribute to an enjoyable and rewarding work experience. Arrow Senior Living operates with a philosophy that goes beyond care, fostering lifelong friendships among team members and creating an environment where employees love their jobs and take pride in their contributions.

The Sous Chef position at Arrow Senior Living's Ridgemere community, located in Conway, Arkansas, is a full-time opportunity with a competitive pay rate ranging from $18 to $25.25 per hour. This role is critical in delivering exceptional dining experiences to residents by ensuring food is prepared to the highest culinary standards. The Sous Chef will work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm, leading the kitchen team and overseeing day-to-day culinary operations. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen activities, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, managing food storage and rotation, and minimizing waste through portion control. This role requires strong leadership skills to engage team members, uphold expectations, provide coaching, and ensure accountability. The ideal candidate will possess formal culinary training or equivalent management experience, and must be adept at communication and technology relevant to kitchen operations. Physical endurance and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment are essential, as is a commitment to maintaining a safe and comfortable workspace. Overall, this position represents an exciting opportunity to grow within a company renowned for its supportive culture and dedication to quality senior care.

Job Requirements

At least eighteen 18 years of age
Preferred but not required three 3 years of experience in senior housing or related field
Demonstrated skills knowledge and competency in leadership training and supervision
Proficient written and oral communication skills with management professional and support staff
Completed formal culinary food service or restaurant training or equivalent full-time supervisory or management-level work experience
Comfortable creating modifying and printing word processing and spreadsheet documents using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Able to send receive and forward email
Active role requiring standing walking bending kneeling and stooping all day
Ability to frequently lift and or move items up to fifty 50 pounds
Comfortable being in close contact to extreme temperatures including cooking surfaces and walk-in freezers
Ability to work primarily indoors but available to work outside for events
Must be criminally cleared

Job Qualifications

Formal culinary food service or restaurant training or equivalent full-time supervisory or management-level work experience
Demonstrated skills knowledge and competency in leadership training and supervision
Proficient written and oral communication skills with management professional and support staff
Comfortable creating modifying and printing word processing and spreadsheet documents using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Able to send receive and forward email

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