Sous Chef

Sous Chef Opportunity

When you work at The Avalon of Lewis Center, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Avalon of Lewis Center is recruiting for a hospitality focused Sous Chef to join our team! This position is responsible for knowledge of full-scope, hands on production cooking while helping supervise kitchen staff in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. This is a full time position that would require weekend availability.

*Open interviews are held every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am-12N!

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Sous Chef:

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Management experience preferred but not required

Pay starts at $18/hour

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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