University Place, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is a vibrant senior living community in West Lafayette, Indiana looking for a Sous Chef to join our team

 University Place is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living and skilled nursing/long-term care.

Additionally, the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community.

Must enjoy working with the senior population

Employee Benefits: Competitive Compensation & Shift Differentials Group Health, Dental & Vision Employer Funded Health Savings Account Life/Disability Insurance 401k Match Tuition Assistance Generous Paid Time Off  

About Franciscan Ministries: We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path.

We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs.

Are you ready to write the next chapter of YOUR story?

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a senior living community. The Sous Chef will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. This role may supervise hourly associates and will work with the dining leadership team to develop new menus and assist with ordering.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Assist the dining leadership team with managing cost controls and control expenditure.
• Oversee breakfast, lunch, and dinner production and service to ensure quality meal production, presentation, and production.
• Prepare daily meal offerings as outlined on menus utilizing standardized recipes.
• Coordinate meal prep for following day.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Coordinate and participate in meal service.
• Monitor portion control to meet residents’ requests and minimize waste.
• Assist with coordinating and executing community special events.
• Keep storerooms, coolers, and freezers rotated and clean.
• Ensure all food or supplies are dated, labeled, and stored in accordance with local, county, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain a sanitary, orderly, and safe kitchen environment.
• Notify dining leadership team about malfunction of equipment or appliances.
• Assist with scheduling, hiring, training, counseling, and termination of staff as deemed appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: Culinary Degree required

Licenses/Certifications: State Food Service Sanitation License

Experience: 2+ years of Culinary Supervisor experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Travel: N/A