Sous Chef

Overview

Top of the Ridge Restaurant — Shifts are vary-based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. More Than a Job — A Place to Belong. At Cedar Community, our Sous Chefs play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support resident health, satisfaction, and well-being. We’re a team-centered organization where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

• Create a warm, welcoming, and professional kitchen environment for residents, staff, and guests.
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and guest requests to ensure quality and consistency.
• Organize and lead culinary and stewarding teams while holding staff accountable for daily responsibilities.
• Serve as the culinary leader during the Chef’s absence.
• Train, develop, and maintain recipes and culinary techniques.
• Communicate effectively with culinary staff, leadership, and other departments to support smooth operations.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, temperature control, and rotation of food products in compliance with Health Department regulations and TOTR protocols.
• Oversee daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment, work spaces, and walk-in/reach-in coolers.
• Source, order, and receive ingredients while maintaining cost control and quality standards.
• Ensure proper use of kitchen equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with menu planning and food service operations.

• Minimum of five (5) years of prior cooking experience in a restaurant, deli, or food service environment.
• Current Serv Safe Food Service Manager Certification.
• Strong knowledge of hot and cold food preparation, sanitation standards, and health codes.
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain accountability.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and varying temperature ranges.
• Team-focused leader with a positive and professional attitude.

• Get paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks.
• Competitive pay
• Annual wage increases
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth and tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Supportive leadership, training, and teamwork

Join Washington County’s third-largest nonprofit employer and build a culinary leadership career where your work truly matters.

Note: For the safety of our residents and staff, Cedar Community requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza, except for approved medical or religious exemptions. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged. Requirements may change per CMS guidelines.