Sous Chef

Exciting Opportunity! We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our amazing Dining Services team at Searstone Retirement Community in Cary, NC.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY **:**The Sous Chef is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu in the absence of the Executive Chef and assists in the supervision of all kitchen employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.
• Assist in creating, planning, costing, executing menus, theme buffets, specials, and holiday menus.
• Assist with food orders, production sheets, and related material.
• Assist the chef in executing all catered and special functions.
• Clarify and organize all evening paperwork and post next day’s production schedule.
• Assist the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required.
• Inform the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.
• Assist in daily shift change walk-throughs of kitchen staff.
• Ensure that each plate leaving the kitchen meet high presentation standards, is a quality product, and is properly portioned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or equivalent prefer 3 years cooking experience. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and some holidays as assigned.

Searstone provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Searstone complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person