Sous Chef

Sous Chef

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the culinary team as a Sous Chef. You will make a difference in the lives of residents by assisting the Chef to oversee culinary operations. This includes support in menu planning, food preparation, safety and sanitation.

The culinary team enhances Legend's Gold Leaf Dining experience, which sets a high standard for atmosphere and food quality.

No more working late night hours, as our friendly residents like to eat early. Here you can fulfill your dreams of blending culinary creativity with a satisfying work/life balance.

Responsibilities--Sous Chef

• Assisting the Chef in menu planning, food preparation, inventory, documentation and scheduling
• Preparing food in accordance with the planned menu, noting changes when applicable
• Ensuring all cooking, serving, storage, preparation, and service areas are clean, safe and organized to meet all applicable food service standards and regulations
• Monitoring quality food service in accordance with Legend's Gold Leaf Dining standards
• Leading the kitchen environment in the absence of the Chef

Bonus opportunities--Sous Chef

• Employee referrals
• Employee of the month/year
• Resident tour (move-in)

Why we should be your "home away from home"

• Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities.
• Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount.
• Associate growth opportunities: In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises.
• Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.

Requirements--Sous Chef

• Required: One year experience in a commercial kitchen as a line cook
• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Required: Current food handling licenses as required by the state
• Prefer: culinary training
• Prefer: prior experience as a sous chef

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Legend Senior Living is a drug free workplace and drug screening will be conducted at the company's discretion. This position may require the associate to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

It is the policy of Legend Senior Living to provide equal employment opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Although the company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its workforce is legally eligible to work in the United States.