Job Title: Sous Chef – Woods at Merrimack

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Wage Range: $26 - $28 an hour

At Sunshine Retirement Living we are looking for People who have Passion for serving with Excellence. Our teams strive each day to create a community where seniors can enjoy life and create connections. Our mission is simple “People, Passion and Excellence” (aren’t we clever, sneaking that into the first sentence!).

When we find team members with the heart to serve our residents, we do our best to ensure that as a company we are serving you. We invest in you with job specific training programs, career pathing, regular wage increases, and leadership who is committed to your personal success. Working in our communities isn’t just a job but a large part of where you choose to spend your time and your work does not go unnoticed.

We know your passion is people, not reading, but you’re still here so let us share a few more great reasons to join the Sunshine team! We understand the importance of your physical and mental health and creating a healthy work/life balance. That’s why our view on benefits is holistic-

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off- doesn’t matter if you are full or part time; getting time away from work without sacrificing your income is important in maintaining that healthy balance.

• Speaking of PTO- you work hard, and we want to help celebrate you! We do this by giving additional PTO for your birthday!

• Free Employee Assistance Program which includes counseling and comprehensive personal supports. Our EAP is not only for team members but their family as well.

• MDLive - a virtual medical program to help you quickly see a provider for treatment and prescriptions

• Our communities are proud of the top-notch culinary programs that we provide to our residents, and we can’t ask you to work all day without having a break to enjoy as well! Who else provides free shift meals created by executive chefs?

• Live in the moment but plan for the future- Sunshine has a 401K plan and we offer company matching after 1 year of service.

We can’t possibly go through all the great benefits you get by working at Sunshine Retirement Living. See all the perks and their details by going to our website. We’ll make it easy- Benefits and Perks - Top Independent, Assisted & Memory Care (sunshineretirementliving.com)

Now that we’ve got you hooked let’s give you an overview and see if the position is fit for you!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals following Sunshine Retirement menus and recipes.
• Serve nutritious, attractively garnished food in an efficient manner ensuring high culinary standards are met.
• Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions.
• Follow Sunshine Retirement sanitation and state and local health department standards by effectively cleaning while working, including the preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls and floors using appropriated cleaning schedules and charts.
• Oversee the Community Food Services staff and overall smooth kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure Temperature logs are completed at required time (Cooler, Freezer, Production Sheets, and Dishwasher).
• Follow safe food-handling procedures.
• Practice Sunshine portion-control standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking
• Maintain food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state requirements

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent, preferred

Sunshine Retirement Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: Sunshine Retirement Living is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunshine Retirement Living are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sunshine Retirement Living will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sunshine Retirement Living encourages applicants of all ages.