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Join our talented Culinary Services team and help create exceptional dining experiences for our Residents every day. As a Sous Chef, you'll play a key leadership role in the kitchen by actively participating in meal preparation and cooking while helping oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure every dish is prepared with excellence, quality, and care.\nThis position serves as a vital bridge between Residents and Culinary Services Management and is responsible for leading kitchen activities in the absence of the Chef.\nWhy Choose Willow Valley Communities?\nAt Willow Valley Communities, you'll enjoy more than just a job. You'll find opportunities to grow, thrive, and be part of a team that values your talents.\nOur Benefits Include:\nExcellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision\nGenerous PTO package\nGet paid weekly!\nCareer growth opportunities \nTuition Reimbursement and Scholarship opportunities \nAccess to employee amenities, including our fitness center, spa, cafés, and swimming pools \nAnd so much more!\nWage\nStarting at $21/hour + based on experience\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a Sous Chef, you'll help lead kitchen operations while ensuring every meal meets our high standards for quality, presentation, and food safety.\nKey Responsibilities:\nAssign kitchen job tasks and provide oversight of proper food handling, preparation, and cooking methods to ensure menu selections are prepared efficiently and meet established quality standards.\nActively participate in daily stand-up meetings with kitchen staff and lead these meetings in the absence of the Chef.\nMonitor and coach kitchen personnel on portion control, recipe execution, knife skills, and safe food handling practices.\nConduct training programs focused on cleanliness, proper hygiene, and food safety in accordance with designated FOCUS in-service requirements.\nInspect prepared foods and perform product taste testing before and during meal service to ensure all standards for temperature, taste, and presentation are met.\nIdentify food items that do not meet quality standards and take appropriate corrective action while communicating concerns to Culinary Services Management.\nCreate daily specials and assist with recipe development and revisions to maintain quality standards.\nComplete inventory and ordering duties as assigned by the Chef.\nEnsure accurate food production and ordering records are maintained within the food management system.\nMaintain cleaning schedules to keep work areas clean, organized, and sanitary.\nEnforce proper equipment operation to promote safety and prevent damage.\nFollow Willow Valley's HACCP plan and all related food safety policies and procedures.\nQualifications\nWe're looking for a culinary professional who is passionate about food quality, leadership, and delivering outstanding service.\nRequirements:\n2+ years of cooking experience in a formal restaurant setting\n Must have or attain ServSafe certification\nAssociate Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or university OR\nEquivalent combination of education, training, and experience\nSchedule\n40 hours per week\n11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.\nTwo days off per week\nSome holidays required\nLocation\nThe Manor at Willow Valley Communities 211 Willow Valley SquareLancaster, PA 17602\nBring Your Culinary Talent to a Team That Makes a Difference!\nIf you're passionate about creating exceptional meals, developing your culinary skills, and helping lead a high-performing kitchen team, we'd love to meet you. Join Willow Valley Communities and help us deliver memorable dining experiences for our Residents every day.\nWillow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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