Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join Heritage Pointe as a Sous Chef!
At Heritage Communities, you’re more than your title — you’re a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.
What You’ll Do:
As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a hands-on role in improving the lives of our residents by:
- Assisting the Director of Dining in developing a staff schedule for all dining staff and helping find coverage as necessary.
- Serving as a kitchen lead in the absence of the Director of Dining, overseeing daily operations.
- Preparing meals and menu items according to company recipes, using various methods (baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, grilling), and ensuring high standards of food flavor, seasoning, texture, presentation, and temperature.
- Assisting with menu and recipe modification based on food trends, costs, seasonal availability, dietary restrictions, and resident preferences.
- Assisting with managing kitchen inventory and ordering supplies to minimize waste.
- Maintaining a safe, organized, and sanitary kitchen in line with all food safety guidelines.
- Building positive relationships with residents, their families, and team members.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1+ years of cooking experience, ideally in senior living or a similar high-volume setting (preferred).
- A valid Food Handler's Card where required by state regulations.
- Strong communication skills, with expertise in reading recipes, labels, and adjusting serving sizes.
- Commitment to professional appearance and safety, including wearing a proper uniform, slip-resistant shoes, and gloves as required.
