Sous Chef at Wallick Communities
Traverse City, MI
About the Job
Description
We need you at Meadow Valley! Be a part of the Wallick team where we are making a difference in residents’ lives.
Specifics:
- Full-time position with full benefit package.
- Flexibility is required. This position will work some holidays and weekends.
- Brand new kitchen! All food made from scratch!
The work - How you will contribute:In accordance with the Wallick Mission and Values, the Sous Chef is responsible forassisting the Executive Chef in managing the food service operations, while ensuring residents have an exceptional dining experience.
About You: You have great customer service skills, and are flexible, compassionate, and dependable. Previous experience working in an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community is a plus, but all are encouraged to apply!
You also have:
- Associate’s Degree in business or culinary arts related field from an accredited college or university, preferred.
- 3 or more years of experience in senior living strongly preferred.
- 3 or more years’ experience as a culinary leader with growing responsibility
- Must meet State Board of Health requirements.
- Must understand safety procedures.
- Must be able to communicate in writing and verbally with co-workers, residents, family members and business partners. Ability to read, analyze and interpret reports.
- Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sources.
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Office.
- Should have the ability to apply basic math skills.
- Must have the ability to make complex decisions requiring a high degree of judgment.
- Knowledge for all phases of food administration, cost control and familiarity of all food services required
- Knowledge of Food & Labor costs
- Ability to understand and analyze Budget & P&L Statements
- Proven managerial and critical thinking skills required
- Must possess excellent customer service and employee relations skills
Your Responsibilities as a Sous Chef on our team:
- Responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen to include staffing, training, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Oversight and supervision of all kitchen staff and servers for day to day and long-term operations to include hiring, training, and developing associates-In absence of the Executive Chef.
- Responsible for ensuring menu quality, consistency and creativity are at the highest level while maximizing resources
- Oversee all production of food in absence of the Executive Chef.
- Maintain visibility to customers, soliciting/requesting feedback on food quality and responds to guest concerns appropriately and professionally to resolve any issues
- Assure that adequate supplies are maintained.
- Maintain kitchen equipment.
- Maintains Kitchen, Walk Ins, Dry Storage to acceptable sanitation requirements.
- Staying current on industry trends and techniques
- Assist the Executive Chef in maintaining budgetary requirements along with processing invoices
- Maintain and use approved vendors for services and supplies
- Assist with development and implementation of culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures company wide
- Accountable for meeting or exceeding all State and company sanitation requirements
Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Pay on demand (access your money as you earn it)
- Up to 8 weeks (about 2 months) of Paid Parental Leave
- Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Gift of Time
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance effective within 2 weeks
- Gym membership or Fitness equipment reimbursement
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- 401(k) with a 3.5% company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Physical Demands: Position requires general office work (sitting, standing); manual dexterity needed for computer work with keyboard and mouse. Position requires ability to talk, walk, stand, lift, push, pull, stoop, bend, reach or meet other physical demands when working
Work Environment:Position requires work to be performed within the Assisted Living Community or Memory Care neighborhood. Potential exposure to infectious illnesses.
Wallick Communities luxury senior living community, Meadow Valley gives senior citizens a place called “home” – thanks to five decades of experience in developing, building, and managing senior living communities across the mid-west.
• 55 years serving our communities
• 20,000+ residents call our community’s home
• 5 states and growing
• 1000+ associates
Wallick Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope.
Wallick Values: Our Values flow directly from our Mission and set the expectation for how all associates work together. These values are:
• Care
• Character
• Collaboration
Wallick’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) allows you to be a shareholder and benefit from our company’s profitability. As an employee-owner, you can enjoy a valuable source of retirement income and feel more invested in our mission. Join us and become a partner in creating thriving communities.
Working at Wallick Communities:
Diversity, equity, inclusion, plus belonging. Four impactful words. One powerful and transformative journey. Here at Wallick, we know that when we invest in the equity of each group, all groups benefit. It’s not about one person, one idea, nor any one action. It is about what we can accomplish together. Join us and work towards creating an inclusive and diverse workforce experience at Wallick.
Meadow Valley – 5143 N Long Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49685
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
