Sous Chef Hourly

HOSPITALITY - Sous Chef - Luxury Senior Living

Join our culinary excellence team where you can lead with hospitality elevate every meal and create unforgettable dining experiences in a community that feels like home!

Compensation : $30 / hour

Schedule : Need open availability including weekends evenings or holidays.

Your impact

As a Sous Chef in a luxury senior living setting youll help deliver an exceptional dining experience that reflects the comfort elegance and wellness values of our community. Youll support the Food Service Director and lead culinary operations with creativity precision and care.

What you will do

• Ensure client and resident satisfaction through high-quality food production and presentation.
• Communicate effectively across all levelsmanagement clients residents and team members.
• Follow standardized recipes and maintain consistency in flavor and appearance.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure FIFO practices in all storage areas.
• Execute timely production of menu items for café and catered events.
• Uphold sanitation standards and ensure workstations are clean and organized.
• Label and date all prepared items according to food safety protocols.
• Prepare proteins vegetables starches and other ingredients using scratch cooking methods.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Requires mobility to stand and walk extensively during meal preparation and service. Lifting carrying trays and boxes up to 25 pounds. Pushing / Pulling Food Hot Boxes up to 50 pounds. Bending and stooping for access to carts food trays and other kitchen equipment. Manual dexterity for the use of kitchen utensils and tools. Visual acuity for reading menus labels and directions. Hearing ability to respond to verbal communications. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Taste and Smell to assess food quality freshness and adherence to dietary requirements. Ability to distinguish colors for food presentation.

Ensuring that the Dining Services Manager meets these physical and sensory requirements is crucial to their ability to contribute effectively to the well-being of well-run safe and functioning dining rooms.

At Thomas Cuisine our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

Who We Are

Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador carrying out our mission reflecting our values and building relationships while doing the right thing.

Whats in it for you

Join our team! You will be a valued and integral part of our team from day one. You will have supportive and diverse colleagues and compassionate management. Opportunities for learning and development cross-training and career growth. Competitive pay and annual evaluations for pay increases. Interaction with our senior population allows for the development of communication and interpersonal skills and you can gain a deep sense of fulfillment from making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1