Sous Chef - Highgate at Prescott Lakes : Job Details

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OURTEAM. A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive,holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people arehappiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities forphysical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritualinvolvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positivelyimpact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families. SOUS CHEF Areyou passionate about food? Do younurture those you care for through your cooking? Do you believe creating foodis both a science and an art? If so, maybe this is an opportunity for you. Weare looking for the right person to work with our culinarians to implement the foodand beverage program for our residents. We specialize in assisted living and memory care. Highgate SeniorLiving's mission is to devote ourselves to help each resident live a life ofpurpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doing so. We operate communitiesin the western US and are seeking the right Sous Chef to join ourteam. Come help us create an environmentthat promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of true community in agracious, homelike setting. This position isfulltime and is responsible to help provide a culinary experience for ourresidents that engages all five senses in the most pleasant ways to nourishboth the body and the soul. The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized anddetail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. Youmust have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for those chefsthat have a passion for food creation and are looking for a new industry withan exciting career path. If you aretired of long nights, spending all weekend at work, and a high stress workenvironment, this may be just the change you need to keep that passionignited. Our industry needs heart driven, committed professionalsthat enjoy working in service to others while sharpening their skills andknowledge necessary for a long term, deeply satisfying profession. This is a great opportunity to train for thenext step in your culinary career. Wesupport internal promotions for our team members. We also evaluate a person's unique skill setsand recognize different levels of professional experience when consideringcandidates for the role. SKILLS NEEDED:

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individuallyand in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels
• Advanced culinary skills thatdemonstrate innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness
• Solid safety awareness in work habitsand the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen
• Menu creation skills that incorporateboth proper nutrition and good diversity combined with creative flair
• Awareness of food safety, infectioncontrol, and cleanliness standards
• Finely developed skills with variedcooking techniques and the desire to teach and train others these skills
• Calm demeanor in times of pressure andthe ability manage the environment during stressful situations
• Business acumen to help manageculinary labor, purchasing and procurement, and equipment maintenance
• Team player with ability to developstrong working relationships along with customer service focus
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly tothe needs and preferences of our residents
• An understanding or the willingness togain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to helpresidents with dementia still live with purpose
• Leadership capability to help motivateand manage teams of people

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experiences where you have been instrumental in the production and delivery of a culinary program
• Past culinary roles where you havebeen asked to deliver highest quality service
• Culinary opportunities you had thatinclude serving seniors or other vulnerable populations
• Previous culinary service-basedpositions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels
• Prior volunteer work or other work withvulnerable groups of people
• Internships and special programs orassignments that have honed your culinary skill set
• Leadership roles in the culinaryprofession

QUALIFICATIONS:1- At least 21 years of age 2- A combination of education andexperience that supports Sous Chef status 3- Current negative TB test 4- Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn,various regulatory standards for the kitchen 5- Willingness to learn how to work in ahealthcare/assisted living environment 6- ServeSafe certified or able to obtainwithin 60 days of hire 7- Ability to pass criminalrecord/background check 8- Good time management skills 9- Must be able to work wellindependently with little oversight As an organization we offer our team members agood benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count andthe opportunity to innovate. Ourcompensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing,tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for thisposition is $22.00 to $27.00 per hour. Apassion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential jobqualifications. This is an opportunityto work in a booming industry that is constantly evolving and is making apositive impact for seniors every day. We are a healthcare company and being vaccinatedagainst COVID-19 is preferred. If youwant to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connect with us.