Timbers - Sous Chef

Sous Chef

The Timbers is an Independent Living community nestled in beautiful Apple Valley, Minnesota. As a Transforming Age community, the Timbers is comprised of dedicated and caring people who have a strong desire to enrich the lives of older adults and our team members. Come learn more about us at and find your happy place here!

$20-$25 DOE

Our Sous Chefs:

• Prepare delicious food that meets a variety of dietary needs.
• Conduct regular Quality Assurance Audits to ensure food is well prepared and kitchen is neat & organized.
• Ensure kitchen food safety and sanitary food handling. Ensures compliance..
• Maintain professional relationships with food and equipment venders.
• Hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation of kitchen staff.
• Assist with supervising utility and FOH staff as needed.
• Create a motivating environment that encourages team members to be involved, creative, and problem solving.
• Act as Executive Chef in their absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a senior living community is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and external constituents.
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course.
• First Aid training and CPR training may be required in certain state/local jurisdictions.
• Completion of a background check. Drug screen, physical, TB test, and fingerprinting may be needed per state/local guidelines.