Sous Chef II

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. We provide upscale resort-style living located in beautiful Rancho Bernardo. Casa de las Campanas offers more than just a job. Our team of passionate professionals enhances the lives of seniors in our community every day. Our campus and natural setting reflect our residents’ love of southern California. You will not find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors are not visiting other parts of the world, you will find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. We are currently seeking a talented Sous Chef. If you are looking for a different perspective on senior living come and join us today!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $0 employee cost share for medical Insurance
• $5,000 Education Scholarship
• Tuition reimbursement program
• An employee appreciation bonus, which is funded by our residents
• Now offering DailyPay!
• Life insurance
• 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Pet insurance
• AFLAC
• Long-term disability insurance
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!
• Monthly Employee Engagement Activities

Who you are:

• High school graduate
• Advanced knowledge of practices and procedures in cooking and food preparation techniques, and sanitation skills
• Minimum of 5 years of production cooking experience, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role required
• Previous experience in senior living community preferred
• Requires Servsafe Manager Certification

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Chef and in their absence, the Sous Chef, the Sous Chef II will perform a variety of duties including but not limited to staff supervision, staff training, food preparation, cooking, safety, sanitation, cleanliness and ensuring compliance with Title 22, the health department, federal and state regulation and Casa de las Campanas quality standards in all kitchens and dining venues and will perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties:

• Coordinates and plans food preparation, cooking, and meal service
• Maintains accurate preparation and production records in accordance with Casa standards
• Cooks, prepares, presents, and serves both hot and cold food items. Can perform all duties of Entrée Cooks, Cooks, Salad Cooks, and Utility Workers if required. Tastes and smells prepared foods to determine quality and palatability
• Monitors and records temperatures of hot and cold foods throughout food preparation and service to ensure standards are met prior to steam table transfer and are maintained throughout meal service in all levels of care
• Maintains accurate equipment and food temperature logs in all kitchens and submits records to the supervisor
• Monitors and reports any safety, sanitation, or food handling concerns in assigned areas. Takes immediate corrective action when appropriate
• Communicates to Executive Chef and Sous Chef or Food and Beverage Director, regarding levels of supplies, safety deficiency concerns, and other dietary-related issues
• Conducts or assists with monthly inventory, as directed.
• Determines and prints daily specials menus for Bistro and Sur and makes appropriate menu substitutions - in the absence of Sous Chef and Executive Chef
• Maintains excellent relations with residents and close working relationships with dining services supervisors, employees, and other departments

Pay Rate:

Starting at $25.25/hr.

When you enter a community managed by Life Care Services, you’ll immediately feel the warmth of our Hospitality Promises: 

1. We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.
3. We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
6. We make you feel important.
7. We embrace and value our differences.
8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
10. We pay attention to details.  

All Employees must be able to pass background checks (fitness for duty physical, fingerprinting, employment references) as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community require that we ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status.

EOE

Required qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States