Sous Chef

Belmont Village Buffalo Grove -

Schedule Requirements : Sunday-Thursday 9 : 30 a.m. - 6 : 00 p.m.

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Sous Chef at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will perform multi-functional duties related to supervision, food preparation, set-up, service and clean-up in our senior living community commercial kitchen. The Sous Chef assists in training new kitchen employees and helps to maintain a high quality of food preparation and presentation using company recipes to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents and their guests. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises kitchen and dining room staff and food production in the absence of the Chef Manager

Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards

Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation

Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously

Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures

Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times

Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent

Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude

Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English

Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a high volume restaurant setting with supervisory responsibilities

Proven success with advanced Culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation

Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts

BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships

Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands

Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses

Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements

Referral bonus opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values : Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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