Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Top of the Ridge Restaurant

Shifts:

Vary based on business needs (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)

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. If you’re an organized, detail-oriented culinary professional who enjoys leading teams and creating exceptional dining experiences, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re proud to be 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 leadershipcareer where your work truly matters.

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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.**