About this role
Join our award-winning Monarch Landing Community as our Sous Chef! Opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen AND enjoy a healthy work/life balance!
Who we are...
We believe that great work is fueled by a passion for the people you serve and how you serve them. Especially in senior living careers, you need a strong team of individuals with varied strengths but one common goal: to offer our senior residents quality care and a fulfilling lifestyle. Monarch Landing is Naperville’s premier Life Plan Community, conveniently located near Route 59 & Interstate 88 and we are seeking a full-time, hospitality minded Sous Chef to join our team.
You will enjoy:
- Salary $24/hour
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-term Disability Insurance – Benefits start on the first of the month following your date of hire!
- Employer paid Life and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee assistance program
- PTO and paid holidays
- Resident-run employee appreciation program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Discounted meals
- Parking garage
- You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!
Who you are...
You have a strong background in designing and executing menus, managing kitchen operations, cultivating emerging talent, and mentoring culinary associates. A proven ability to create and maintain a budget and have the ability and desire to continuously reinvent yourself. This position calls for someone who has a passion for delivering excellence at all levels and who can thrive in a fast-paced/high-volume environment. High School Diploma or GED required; certification from a culinary institute or Associate degree in culinary arts preferred. A minimum of 3 years high volume cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, senior living community, or similar institution and 2 years supervisory experience required.
What you will do...
Acts as the Executive Chef's second in command ensuring that staff is following all policies and procedures and that the product leaving the kitchen is of top quality. Assists with menu planning, recipe creation, and standardization. Schedules daily kitchen production and food preparation for on-time service of meals.
Monarch Landing, 2255 Monarch Dr., Naperville, IL 60563 | www.WelcomeToMonarchLanding.com
Proud recipient of the overall 5-Star Medicare Rating!
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Other facts
About The Virginian
The Virginian is considered among Northern Virginia’s most respected Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).
The community was established more than 40 years ago and continues to uphold its reputation for providing a person-centered care approach to our residents and a team environment for our staff.
Continuing our more than 40 years of service to residents of Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC area, The Virginian is proud to be completing an incredible renovation that reimagines the community from top to bottom with the latest in modern amenities and high touch technology.
We are owned by Focus, managed by LCS. Our residents benefit from a wide variety of amenities and services, including a full continuum of health care and a variety of individualized living options.
What you'll do
- The Sous Chef acts as the Executive Chef's second in command, ensuring staff adherence to policies and procedures while maintaining high-quality food standards. Responsibilities include assisting with menu planning, scheduling kitchen production, and overseeing food preparation for timely meal service.
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