Timbers - Sous Chef - $22 to $24 per HOUR

The Timbers is a well-established senior living community located at 114018 Pennock Ave S. Known for its commitment to providing exceptional care and a welcoming environment, The Timbers offers residents a vibrant community where their needs, comfort, and wellbeing are the top priorities. Catering to a diverse group of seniors, the community prides itself on fostering a culture of fun, respect, and collaboration among its team members while ensuring that each resident enjoys a high quality of life. The Timbers values work-life balance and emphasizes flexible scheduling to support both full-time and part-time employees. Employees benefit from competitive pay ranging between $22 and $24 per hour depending on experience, as well as an excellent package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. The organization promotes an open atmosphere where every team member's opinion matters. Ideas are shared freely, and staff are encouraged to work together to create great things for the community and one another. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef to join our Dining Services team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about preparing high-quality, delicious, and nutritious meals to enhance the lives of senior residents. As a Sous Chef at The Timbers, you will play a pivotal role in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, and supporting the kitchen staff while fostering a motivating and creative work environment. You will be entrusted with preparing meals that meet a variety of dietary needs, including therapeutic and modified diets essential for our senior population's health and wellness. Regular quality assurance audits will be part of your routine to guarantee that every meal served meets our rigorous standards while maintaining a neat and organized kitchen. In this role, you will also build and maintain professional relationships with food and equipment vendors to keep the kitchen well-stocked and equipped. Beyond your culinary responsibilities, you will participate actively in hiring, orienting, training, and evaluating kitchen staff, as well as supervising utility and front-of-house personnel when necessary. Your leadership will contribute to creating a positive and collaborative team atmosphere, where creativity and problem-solving are encouraged. In the absence of the Executive Chef, you will step up to lead the kitchen operations. This role offers growth potential for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers within the senior living sector. If you take pride in your culinary skills and leadership ability, enjoy working in a team-focused environment, and want to make a meaningful impact through your culinary craft, we would love to hear from you about this fantastic career opportunity at The Timbers.

• Experience as a chef or kitchen manager
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prepare therapeutic or modified diets
• Successful completion of a recognized food safety course