
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $30.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Shifts
Career growth opportunities
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Canterbury Place Senior Living, located in the vibrant Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is a premier senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and an enriching lifestyle for its residents. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to quality, Canterbury Place offers a supportive and engaging environment where seniors can thrive. This community emphasizes compassionate service and dining excellence to enhance the daily lives of those they serve. Canterbury Place is part of a larger network managed by Metz Culinary Management, a rapidly growing company in the contract dining services industry. Metz Culinary Management prides itself on delivering restaurant-inspired hospitality, catering services, and support operations with a focus on high standards, innovation, and personal growth for its team members.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our AMAZING Culinary Team at Canterbury Place Senior Living. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $30 per hour and the opportunity to work flexible shifts without late nights, fostering a healthy work-life balance. The Sous Chef position is ideal for culinary professionals eager to expand their expertise in contract dining services by working collaboratively with our Executive Chef. This role involves following established recipes while contributing professional input and kitchen management skills to maintain and elevate the quality of our diverse, trending menus.
As a key member of our team, the Sous Chef will play a vital role in overseeing culinary operations in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting, ensuring food safety, safety protocols, and impeccable presentation standards. The ideal candidate will bring solid kitchen leadership experience, ideally from hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining environments. We seek a culinary leader with a mentoring management style who can inspire the kitchen team while fostering a culture of creativity, fun, and continuous growth. If you have the culinary chops to thrive in a high-volume kitchen and are passionate about menu innovation and quality service delivery, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Metz Culinary Management is committed to nurturing talent through a culture that prioritizes values, personal growth, and career advancement. With over 7,000 team members company-wide, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice by offering a supportive atmosphere, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a dynamic, family-driven company delivering excellence in onsite dining and support services. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for food and service, empowering you to develop your skills and succeed in your culinary career.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our AMAZING Culinary Team at Canterbury Place Senior Living. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $30 per hour and the opportunity to work flexible shifts without late nights, fostering a healthy work-life balance. The Sous Chef position is ideal for culinary professionals eager to expand their expertise in contract dining services by working collaboratively with our Executive Chef. This role involves following established recipes while contributing professional input and kitchen management skills to maintain and elevate the quality of our diverse, trending menus.
As a key member of our team, the Sous Chef will play a vital role in overseeing culinary operations in a fast-paced, multi-outlet setting, ensuring food safety, safety protocols, and impeccable presentation standards. The ideal candidate will bring solid kitchen leadership experience, ideally from hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining environments. We seek a culinary leader with a mentoring management style who can inspire the kitchen team while fostering a culture of creativity, fun, and continuous growth. If you have the culinary chops to thrive in a high-volume kitchen and are passionate about menu innovation and quality service delivery, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Metz Culinary Management is committed to nurturing talent through a culture that prioritizes values, personal growth, and career advancement. With over 7,000 team members company-wide, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice by offering a supportive atmosphere, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a dynamic, family-driven company delivering excellence in onsite dining and support services. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that values leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for food and service, empowering you to develop your skills and succeed in your culinary career.
Job Requirements
- 3-5 plus years in a supervisory experience or sous chef
- High volume background
- Impeccable communication skills
- Restaurant management knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas
- Catering experience
- Culinary degree strongly preferred
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree strongly preferred
- 3-5 plus years in supervisory experience or as sous chef
- Solid knowledge of restaurant management
- Experience in contract dining settings such as hospital, school, college, senior living or corporate dining
- Proven ability to manage high-volume kitchen operations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to innovate with menu implementation and presentation
Job Duties
- Manage kitchen operations and assist the Executive Chef
- Supervise and mentor culinary team members
- Ensure consistent, high-quality food preparation and presentation
- Implement Executive Chef recipes while contributing innovative ideas
- Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Oversee inventory management and ordering
- Coordinate catering services and special events
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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