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Erickson Senior Living

Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living, Littleton, Colorado, us, 80161

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Job Description Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens, using top-notch equipment.

Location Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Compensation $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

What We Offer

Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members finish before 9 pm

Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options

PTO plans, PLUS company‑paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law

A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

On‑site medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age

30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy‑choice meal options at discounted prices

Growth opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand existing ones

Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library to enhance current skills and build new ones

How You Will Make An Impact

Supervise the scheduling, training and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. Oversee all culinary functions in the chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management and kitchen sanitation

Manage daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals

Direct the preparation and service of all menu items, ensuring adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions and production forecasts

Oversee the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas and loading dock

What You Will Need

Minimum of 3 years full‑service experience

Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience

Ability to work some weekends and holidays

Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing‑care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado – just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. We help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability and focused health and well‑being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work‑life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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