Sous Chef (Webster Campus)

St. Ann's Community is a renowned senior living organization dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to its residents. With a strong commitment to enriching the lives of older adults, St. Ann's Community operates multiple facilities that focus on independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. The Webster Campus, home to the Cherry Ridge Independent Living facility, is a vibrant community where seniors can enjoy a supportive environment with access to various services and amenities designed to promote wellness and a fulfilling lifestyle. The community prides itself on employing dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of the residents they serve. St. Ann's Community values its staff by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for career growth, ensuring a rewarding work environment for all its employees.

The role of the Sous Chef at the Webster Campus Cherry Ridge Independent Living facility is a critical position within the Food Service Department. This full-time role involves assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, including meal planning, purchasing, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations. The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in managing and supervising kitchen staff, including cooks and utility personnel, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and responding to resident needs and emergencies. This position requires a culinary professional with strong leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences that meet the unique needs of senior residents.

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all kitchen staff adhere to proper sanitation practices, wear appropriate uniforms, and maintain a clean and orderly kitchen environment. The role includes assisting in menu development and food cost control, managing inventory and purchasing processes, and ensuring accurate record-keeping of food production and temperature logs. The Sous Chef must also ensure the proper handling, preparation, storage, and labeling of food items in compliance with state and local health regulations. Collaboration and communication with the Executive Chef and Dining Services Director are essential to maintaining the high standards of the food service operation.

Moreover, the Sous Chef oversees daily kitchen operations during their shift, including conducting pre-meal meetings with the kitchen and wait staff, tasting food to ensure quality standards, and managing leftover food to minimize waste. Building positive relationships with residents by addressing their dining preferences and concerns is an integral part of the role, as is representing the kitchen staff in food forum meetings in the absence of the Executive Chef. The position demands a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, maintaining equipment functionality, and supporting the overall mission of St. Ann's Community in caring for its residents.

With a pay range of $23 to $25 per hour, this position offers the opportunity to work flexible day and evening shifts, including weekends. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes dental, health, and vision insurance, health savings account with employer contributions, as well as tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking a stable and meaningful career in a supportive senior living environment where they can apply their skills and grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of others.