Sous Chef - Salt Lake City, UT

Crescent Senior Living, located in Sandy, Utah, is part of Meridian Senior Living, a company dedicated to providing outstanding care and living experiences for seniors. Meridian Senior Living operates communities that focus on enhancing the quality of life for each resident, believing strongly that everyone deserves a great life. The company fosters a culture of integrity, joy, respect, and excellence, aiming to create life-changing experiences for both residents and employees alike. With a commitment to employee growth and well-being, Meridian Senior Living offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. Their goal is to build a team of great employees who understand the challenges and rewards of their roles and contribute to making a genuine difference in the lives of seniors. The Sous Chef position at Crescent Senior Living is a full-time role vital to the culinary operations of the community. This role serves as the second-in-command in the kitchen, stepping in for the Executive Chef when necessary, and supporting the kitchen staff to deliver a high-quality dining experience to residents. The Sous Chef is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu and for supervising kitchen employees while maintaining a positive and courteous atmosphere. This position demands culinary skills enhanced by leadership qualities, a knowledge of food preparation standards, and an understanding of nutrition and diet, especially in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in fine dining environments such as hotels, restaurants, or clubs and bring supervisory experience along with culinary education. Effective communication skills, the ability to follow detailed instructions, and good organizational talents are crucial. The hourly wage for this role ranges between $17.50 and $18.00, reflecting the importance of the position within the company’s team structure. In addition to salary, employees benefit from a range of perks including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage options, tuition reimbursement, and more. These benefits demonstrate Meridian Senior Living's commitment to taking care of its staff so they can, in turn, take excellent care of the community's residents. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional eager to contribute to a respected senior living community while advancing their career in an environment that values teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ability to understand and follow instructions in English
• ability to communicate effectively
• perform simple arithmetic
• ability to understand measurements and conversions
• two to three years of relevant experience
• ability to plan and organize work
• knowledge of kitchen equipment
• multitasking ability
• interpersonal skills