Sous Chef

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes a culture of inclusiveness and belonging by aligning our words with actions, so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

We also have some pretty great benefits:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage!!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 days of PTO before your 90 days
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

Givens Aldersgate is looking for a full-time Sous Chef to support our culinary leadership team. In this role you will craft nutritious, flavorful, and high-quality meals that enhance the lives of our residents. The schedule for this role will rotate between 9 am -6 pm and 10:30 am to close along with rotating weekends.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the development and execution of seasonal health-conscious menus
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality of meals served
• Maintain a warm, welcoming dining atmosphere that reflects restaurant-style hospitality
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences and personalized dining experience
• Oversee food preparation and ensure compliance with safety sanitation standards
• Maintain inventory and work with vendors to source high quality ingredients
• Maintain adherence to senior living dietary regulations and special meal accommodations
• Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff
• Collaborate with Dietitians and healthcare professions to accommodate residents’ nutritional needs

What you’ll need:

• Culinary Degree or extensive professional kitchen experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership culinary role
• Strong knowledge of wellness-focused cuisine and specialized dietary accommodations

Compensation is $58,000 - $61,000 per year, based on background and experience

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story , but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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