Sous Chef - $21 to $25 per HOUR

Atria Senior Living is a renowned organization dedicated to creating vibrant communities where employees thrive in their work environments, and residents enjoy a nurturing and supportive living experience. Atria's family of brands is committed to providing exceptional senior living options, focusing on comfort, wellness, and active lifestyles for their residents. With a strong emphasis on fostering a positive workplace culture, Atria ensures its team members have access to opportunities for professional growth, work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits. The company values teamwork, compassion, and excellence, aiming to create an environment where both residents and staff feel valued and empowered. The role of Sous Chef at Atria Senior Living is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about preparing nutritious, appetizing, and visually appealing meals for senior residents. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $21.00 to $25.20 per hour, depending on prior work history and experience. The Sous Chef will play a vital role within the Dining Services team by ensuring efficient and safe kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, following recipes and menus including holiday-specific instructions, and ensuring portion control standards are met. The position requires close attention to detail in food safety practices, from handling and storage to cleaning and sanitation protocols. Leadership and mentoring are key components of this role, especially in the absence of the Executive Chef, where you will supervise kitchen staff and manage daily operations to maintain a smooth and productive kitchen environment. Additionally, the Sous Chef will focus on resident satisfaction by addressing food-related complaints timely and effectively. Administrative duties are also integral to this position, including menu planning, inventory management, ordering, receiving supplies, processing invoices, and assisting in staffing and payroll activities. This multifaceted role offers a dynamic work atmosphere where culinary creativity meets operational management within a supportive community focused on high-quality senior living. Atria Senior Living provides outstanding benefits, including paid holidays and paid time off, annual anniversary rewards starting at $500 for full-time employees, annual scores rewards based on community survey results, and a comprehensive benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees also have access to a retirement savings plan with a 401(k) employer match and tuition reimbursement programs within U.S. communities. These benefits, combined with a supportive work environment and advancement opportunities, make the Sous Chef role at Atria a rewarding and promising career path.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking
• Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills
• Experience mentoring and directing others
• Ability to prepare and follow recipes
• General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
• Basic computer skills