Sous Chef - Sacramento, CA

Eskaton is a well-established nonprofit senior services provider that has been dedicated to serving Northern California's older adults for over 55 years. With a robust workforce of more than 1,700 employees and an expansive network of 28 communities and service locations across Northern California, Eskaton stands as a trusted and compassionate organization committed to enhancing the lives of seniors. The organization’s mission revolves around providing exceptional care, support, and community engagement opportunities that foster independence and dignity for seniors throughout the aging spectrum. This commitment has earned Eskaton a reputation not only as a top employer but also as an essential community partner that genuinely values the health, financial security, and well-being of its staff members. Eskaton’s workplace culture embraces inclusiveness, diversity, and equity, striving to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. The company understands the importance of work-life balance and supports its employees through comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and career development opportunities. Employees at Eskaton take pride in knowing their contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of the seniors they serve, which creates a fulfilling and rewarding workplace atmosphere. The position available is for a Sous Chef, a pivotal role within Eskaton’s Dining Department responsible for ensuring high-quality food service that meets approved menus, property policies, and regulatory standards. This role involves hands-on food preparation as well as leadership responsibilities. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and may assume full operational control of the kitchen in their absence, ensuring that all dining services consistently maintain excellence in quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. Starting at $27.00 per hour, this role offers competitive compensation in alignment with the candidate's experience, skills, and education level, along with internal equity and market considerations. Eskaton supports professional growth by offering health benefits starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off after 90 days. Additional benefits include wellness programs, employee assistance programs, life insurance, and a 401K matching retirement fund. The ideal candidate for the Sous Chef role will have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a restaurant or equivalent food service environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required while additional coursework or education in food service and management is preferred. Holding a valid ServSafe certification is mandatory to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Eskaton values candidates who possess strong interpersonal communication skills, telephone etiquette, and administrative competencies such as document preparation, calendar management, and filing. All final candidates will need to successfully pass pre-employment screenings including a criminal background check, drug testing, TB and health screenings. Eskaton is committed to equal opportunity employment and embraces diversity in all aspects of its workforce.

• high school diploma or equivalent
• minimum two years experience in a restaurant or similar environment
• ServSafe certificate
• ability to comply with Eskaton's pre-employment testing including criminal background check, drug test, TB screening, and health screening
• strong communication skills
• ability to follow property policies and procedures
• capability to manage kitchen operations in executive chef's absence