Skyline- Sous Chef - Quick Hire!

Skyline at First Hill is Seattle's premier luxury retirement community located in the vibrant First Hill neighborhood. As a distinguished senior living establishment, Skyline is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through exceptional care, hospitality, and a supportive environment. With a strong focus on teamwork, innovation, and integrity, Skyline fosters a culture that values both its residents and team members alike. The community emphasizes a work-life balance and offers competitive pay alongside an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, and retirement plans for full-time employees. They also provide generous paid time off alongside other unique perks for both full-time and part-time team members. The culture at Skyline is one of fun, collaboration, and mutual respect where every opinion is valued to create a fulfilling workplace experience. Learn more about their mission and values at skylineseattle.org. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Skyline. This role offers a competitive wage of $24 to $31 per hour, depending on experience, with a consistent schedule of Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 7pm. As a key member of our kitchen staff, the Sous Chef will play a crucial role in ensuring the preparation of delicious, nutritious meals that cater to the diverse dietary needs of our residents. This includes conducting regular quality assurance audits to maintain high standards of food preparation and kitchen organization while ensuring strict compliance with King County and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) food safety regulations. The Sous Chef will take leadership responsibilities such as hiring, orienting, training, and evaluating kitchen staff, as well as maintaining professional relationships with food and equipment vendors. This position requires a collaborative and motivational leadership style to foster a creative and problem-solving environment among the kitchen team. The ability to step in as the Executive Chef when required highlights the importance of this role within the culinary operations. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to enhancing the lives of senior residents through food, this opportunity at a transforming age community may be the perfect fit for you. Join Skyline and be part of a team that truly makes a difference every day in a supportive, innovative, and caring atmosphere.

• Experience as a chef or kitchen manager in a senior living community is a plus
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to work with staff and external constituents
• able to prepare therapeutic and modified diets
• successful completion of recognized food safety course