Sous Chef

Location:

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior LivingJob Description

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, just 15 minutes southwest of Denver, Colorado. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing.

We are hiring Sous Chefs who can bring their passion for great food, teamwork, and culinary experience to our fine dining restaurants. Our Signature Dining program embraces scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations that set us apart from our competitors.

Compensation: $55,000 - $63,000 annually

Pay Rate commensurate with experience

Pay Frequency: Bi- Weekly

How you will make an impact:

Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation for on-time service of resident meals
Directs the preparation and service accuracy for all forecasted menu items to include recipes, proper food handling, food safety, food quality, diet restrictions, and utilizing production forecast
Supervises scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The sous chef will be in charge of all culinary functions in the chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility, and kitchen sanitation.
Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

What we offer:

Quality of life – most of our restaurant employees' are out before 9 pm!
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law. in accordance with applicable state law.
401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
State of the art kitchens, top of the line equipment
Gated community with 24/7 security
Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

What you will need:

Minimum of 2 years full-service experience
Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience
High School Diploma or GED preferred Graduate of a certified culinary program or college preferred
Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language
Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers
Able to work some weekends and holidays

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.