Sous Chef

Responsibilities Assists the chef with overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the kitchen and maintaining the highest quality food products and service. Oversees kitchen cleanliness in accordance with sanitation and food safety standards. Prepares and coordinates daily meals per standardized recipes, and oversees meal preparation for quality assurance, presentation, and portion control. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or an equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience in a directly related field. One to three years of food preparation experience, including sauces, soups, meat, and seafood. Supervisory experience and working knowledge of banquet production and planning is preferred. Current ServSafe Certification required. Must obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications. Benefits Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans available and vary by employment status. Part and Full‑time eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k); associate assistance program; employee discounts; referral program; early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA); optional voluntary benefits such as ID theft protection and pet insurance. Full‑time only eligible benefits include paid time off; paid holidays; company‑provided life insurance; adoption benefit; disability (short and long term); flexible spending accounts; health savings account; optional life and dependent life insurance; optional voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan; tuition reimbursement. Base pay range determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefit eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active‑duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least one year. The application window will close within 30 days of the posting date. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr