Sous Chef / Culinary Artist/ 11 a to 7 p / Weekly Pay / Alt Wknds

Description

Are you the calm in the kitchen storm? Can you sauté, plate and keep your cool when the orders come pouring in?  We are looking for a Sous Chef who is part commander, part culinary artist, and all-in on assisting our dynamic culinary team to consistently produce fabulous dining experiences.

Foothills Retirement Community is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals. The Sous Chef provides culinary expertise and leadership; promotes quality food services and ensures food safety and sanitation requirements are consistently followed. The ideal candidate will be hospitality minded and have worked as a Sous Chef in a retirement community, hotel, restaurant or similar setting.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Ensure items are produced and dated according to specification, and labeling system is adhered to correctly.
• Adhere to and help implement safety and sanitation regulations; maintain cleanliness through shift to ensure quality product.
• Assist in training and monitoring employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses.
• Inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
• Ensure that food products, presentation, temperature, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
• Serve as a backup for the Executive Chef in his or her absence.
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation.

Requirements

Minimum Education, Experience and Skills

• Two years cooking experience in a fine dining/hotel environment
• Experience in a culinary leadership role
• High School or GED 
• ServSafe Certified 
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Valid SC Driver’s License

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• 3 years of cooking experience in CCRC, Assisted Living, and/or Long Term Care industry
• Knowledge of SC DHEC regulations 
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

At PCSC, we believe in relationships, service, teamwork, stewardship and excellence and use these values daily as we serve.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. 

We are proud to share that our community has been recognized as one of the top nursing homes of 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, our short-term rehab has been rated as ‘High Performing’ for 2025 in the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes ratings for Short-Term Rehabilitation. To learn more, visit our U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes ratings.

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