Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Full Time, days Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling. The Commons in Lincoln, a premier CCRC campus within Benchmark, is looking for an experienced, full-time Sous Chef to join our team! As a Sous Chef, your main role will be to support the Culinary team in ensuring that quality meals are consistently provided to our residents.

You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.

Responsibilities

Assist in directing and overseeing all back-of-the-house activity including food procurement, production and food presentation. Support the Executive Chef in meeting or exceeding food services standards, budgetary requirements and managing kitchen operations. Act as a backup to the Executive Chef during their absence.

Utilizing strong interpersonal skills, assist the Executive Chef in training and inspiring the culinary staff to consistently produce a high-quality product matched with exceptional presentation.

Requirements

Education

– High School diploma or equivalent certificate preferred Three (3) years of experience in a Cook or equivalent role Some management experience preferred Demonstrated interest in the elderly and knowledgeable about servicing their needs in a culinary setting Have demonstrated back-of-the-house production experience Current Serv.

Safe certificate or equivalent As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays Discounted Meal Program Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms Associate Referral Bonus Program Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* Tuition Reimbursement Program* Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* *Eligibility may vary by employment status Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.