Sous Chef

What You'll Do: As a Sous Chef, you'll play a hands-on role in improving the lives of our residents by: Assisting the Director of Dining in developing a staff schedule for all dining staff and helping find coverage as necessary. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you're supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.

Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join Heritage Pointe as a Sous Chef! At Heritage Communities, you're more than your title -- you're a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you're supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities. What You'll Do: As a Sous Chef, you'll play a hands-on role in improving the lives of our residents by: Assisting the Director of Dining in developing a staff schedule for all dining staff and helping find coverage as necessary. Serving as a kitchen lead in the absence of the Director of Dining, overseeing daily operations. Preparing meals and menu items according to company recipes, using various methods (baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, grilling), and ensuring high standards of food flavor, seasoning, texture, presentation, and temperature. Assisting with menu and recipe modification based on food trends, costs, seasonal availability, dietary restrictions, and resident preferences. Assisting with managing kitchen inventory and ordering supplies to minimize waste. Maintaining a safe, organized, and sanitary kitchen in line with all food safety guidelines. Building positive relationships with residents, their families, and team members.