Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Senior Living Community

We are seeking a creative and dedicated Sous Chef to join our team at a large senior living community in Lakewood, CO. Join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them with the lifestyle they deserve.

 What we offer

• Competitive salary - $26.00 per hour


• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k, and more!!!


• A growing company with opportunities for advancement


• Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities


• Free meals each shift


• Flexible schedules available. Part-Time and Full-Time available. Perfect for students!


• On-demand pay. Get your earned wages as soon as you want.

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families, and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is a premier provider of assisted living and memory care in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth, adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are seeking top talent to join our team and embark on this journey with us.

Job Description

Our Sous Chef will serve as the second-in-command in our kitchen, following and enforcing the Executive Chef’s requirements and guidelines. Our ideal candidate is a creative professional who is willing to contribute to the creation of delicious seasonal menus and meal designs. 

Responsibilities

• Develop new menu options in response to seasonal changes and customer demand.


• Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.


• Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.


• Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.


• Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks, including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.


• Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet kitchen standards.


• Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.


• Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.


• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices.


• Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.


• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.


• Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups preferred


• Safe food handling techniques are required


• Work flexible shifts

 If you are the right candidate, we would love to hear from you! To apply, click the “Apply” button.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes on-site vaccination clinics at its various locations.  Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.