Sous Chef
Life Enriching Communities
Summary
Location: Twin Lakes 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242
Job description
Role Information
Location: Twin Lakes 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242
Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours per week including rotating weekends
Shifts Available
- 6:00am - 2:00pm, including every other weekend
- 12:00pm-8:00pm, including every other weekend
You, our Ideal Candidate
You are a service-oriented and experienced dining professional with a passion for leading and mentoring others. You model exceptional service, have a strong understanding of dining operations, and bring enthusiasm to training and supporting team members while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the efficient operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef
- Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and recipes
- Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
- Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
- Set steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for dining room or nursing unit
- Produces quality products in a timely manner. Continually monitors food quality and presentation
- Follows all HACCP protocols and complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards including daily and weekly completion of logs. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques
- Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item. Maintains storage areas
- Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
- Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders. Preps food as necessary
- Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved
- Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation
- Completes food temperature checks before service
Requirements
- High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training
- Culinary Arts Degree or certification by ACF preferred
- Serv Safe Certification is required
- A minimum of 3 years related production and supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or similar facility
- Must possess a customer service background and orientation
- HACCP training preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement fund with company match
- On-site gym
- Advancement opportunities
Company overview
Life Enriching Communities (LEC) is a leading not-for-profit senior living provider with a rich history dating back to 1899. Founded originally as The Methodist Home for the Aged, LEC has evolved into an integrated family of lifestyle communities and senior living services in the greater Cincinnati area and throughout Ohio. The organization operates six continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) including Twin Towers in College Hill, Twin Lakes in Montgomery, Concord Reserve in Westlake, Wesley Glen in Columbus, Wesley Ridge in Reynoldsburg, and Wesley Woods in New Albany. LEC provides a comprehensive continuum of care services ranging from independent living and assisted living to skilled nursing, memory support, rehabilitation services, and hospice care. With a philosophy centered on whole person wellness, the organization serves over 1,000 residents across more than one million square feet of maintained space. LEC is affiliated with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church but welcomes people of all faiths, maintaining a commitment to inclusive spiritual programs and pastoral care services. The organization employs between 501-1,000 associates who deliver personalized services through a framework of mutual respect, effective communication, and professional excellence.