Sous Chef

Sous Chef Quail Park, Lynnwood, Washington, United States - Full-Time About this position Sous Chef | Cook Quail Park of Lynnwood Quail Park of Lynnwood currently has an opening for a Sous Chef on our Signature Dining Team. Our team manages the entire dining experience of our seniors ensuring that meals are presented in a clean and attractive manner and that residents, both new and old, feel welcome. Join us for our amazing work-life balance! Must be able to work weekends as needed. What You’ll Do: Support Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef in creating and monitoring kitchen team member schedules and creating daily assignments to ensure efficient and effective meal preparation, service, and clean‑up. Support Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef with maintaining department within budgetary guidelines. Maintain knowledge base of current OSHA, and local and state regulatory agency guidelines and ensure that kitchen and food service program maintain regulatory compliance. Responsible for training and directing all kitchen team members during shift. When necessary, fill in for Director of Signature Dining, Executive Chef, or Dining Room Manager. Assist Dining Room Manager with direction of serving staff as needed. Assist Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef with ordering, monitoring, and maintaining an adequate inventory of all food supplies, and kitchen and dining room small wares and equipment. Assist Director of Signature Dining and Executive Chef with menus and ensure that meals provide variety, interest, and appeal, while meeting the nutritional needs of the residents. Ensure food is attractively presented. Ensure that kitchen and food storage areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Enforce safe food‑handling techniques. Work in conjunction with management team in providing food for, and participating in, community special events, parties, and marketing functions. Assist with cleaning duties as required. What We’re Looking For: Minimum of 3 years food service experience with progressively increasing responsibility, with at least 1 year of supervisory experience. Strong understanding of dining room operations. Demonstrated ability to create and implement menus that include variety, interest and appeal while also meeting the nutritional needs of the senior population. Demonstrated understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures. Strong commitment to customer service and desire to exceed customer expectations. Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with residents, guests, staff, and vendors. Proficiency in basic computer skills. Must meet all health‑related and/or food‑handling requirements pertaining to local and state regulatory agencies. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handler’s credentials. What We Offer: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full‑Time) Retirement Plan Contribution Match Vacation and Sick Time Paid Holidays Team Member Meals Salary Information $27 – $30 hourly wage Rate of Pay: $27.00‑$30.00/hour And more! See our benefits here. Ready to take the next step in your career and join our team of dedicated professionals! Apply today and be a part of something truly rewarding. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quail-Park