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Mary Wade Sous Chef, Assisted Living: Chatham Place at Mary Wade in New Haven, Connecticut
Sous Chef, Assisted Living
Chatham Place is the Assisted Living / Memory Care Community that is part of Mary Wade.
At Chatham Place you will experience a high quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality support services with deep compassion and empathy. If you find meaning working with seniors, Chatham Place may be for you.
We take the time to talk with, and listen to, those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Everyone is held accountable to these standards.
The community includes 84 units, a combination of one bedroom and studio apartments. 20 units are Memory Care and the rest are traditional Assisted Living. We have a bistro, a salon/spa, a fitness center and a rooftop terrace!
For 156 years we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus and learn more about our services and history
Schedule: Full-Time: 40hrs per week: Ability to work to weekends, early mornings and late evenings a plus.
Hourly Rate: $17.00 to $23.00
Our Sous Chef will be responsible for providing supportive leadership to kitchen staff throughout food service cycle and provide an optimal dining experience for residents.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by flexibility in own assignments and work schedules
Qualifications:
High school or GED equivalent required, formal culinary training or associate degree in culinary arts preferred; Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred
Previous experience preferred; experience in Assisted Living a plus.
Strong organization and time management skills
Able to build positive and strong relationships with supervisors, coworkers and residents.
Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service
Able to handle multiple jobs and priorities
Why work at Mary Wade Home
Highly skilled leadership that coach you to grow your skills and knowledge
Fair-minded management that helps you succeed
Diversity, communication, compassion and professionalism are part of our company values
Open door culture – speak to leadership anytime!
A clean, safe work environment - we are proud of our safety record!
A reputation you can be proud to represent - we deliver the highest quality services!
What We Offer
Employee Assisted Housing Program for purchase of home in Fair Haven neighborhood
Education Plan to help you pay for school to help further your education
Secure your future through our retirement savings plan. We put money in your account to match what you save.
Uniform allowance to cover cost of work clothes
Get paid weekly
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Beautiful garden for outdoor lunch and breaks
Life insurance and short-term disability – company paid
Identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts
Free parking on-site and near New Haven Bus Lines
Visit www.marywade.org to learn more. Applications may be completed in person at our facility.
We look forward to reviewing your credentials!
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