Job Description

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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