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QSL Management

Sous Chef - Full Time

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$20/hr

Sous Chef - Full Time 10:30am - 6:30pm Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on operational needs. QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for ...

The Blake

Sous Chef - Full Time

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$20/hr

Sous Chef - Full Time 10:30am - 6:30pm Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on operational needs. QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for ...

Chartwells K12

SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

* We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. * Location : Southern University Laboratory School - 129 Swan Avenue Cafe, Baton Rouge, LA 70813. Note: online applications accepted only.

Court To Table

Sous Chef

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Be Part of Baton Rouge's Most Exciting New Concept Court to Table| Baton Rouge, LA | Full-Time We ... Think: fresh, chef-driven food, craft cocktails, and an energeticatmosphere where social dining and ...

PF Changs

Executive Chef

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Hiring immediately for full-time salaried Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM): Job Summary: The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant ...

New

P.F. Chang's

Executive Chef

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Hiring immediately for full-time salaried Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM): Job Summary: The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant ...

PF Changs

Executive Chef

Baton Rouge, LA

$75K - $95K/yr

Hiring immediately for full-time salaried Executive Chef or Head Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM): Job Summary: The Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing the restaurant ...

Unique Cuisine

Sous Chef

Baton Rouge, LA

$30K - $46K/yr

Sous Chef Join our team at Unique Cuisine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and be a part of a company ... Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $30,320 - $46,180 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

P.F. Chang's

Assistant Executive Chef

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

Hiring immediately for full-time Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Manager or Senior Kitchen Manager: Job Summary: The Assistant Kitchen Culinary Manager or Assistant Executive ...

PF Changs

Assistant Executive Chef

Baton Rouge, LA

$23.08 - $30.07/hr

Hiring immediately for full-time Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Manager or Senior Kitchen Manager: Job Summary: The Assistant Kitchen Culinary Manager or Assistant Executive ...

PF Changs

Assistant Executive Chef

Baton Rouge, LA

$66K - $86K/yr

Hiring immediately for full-time Assistant Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or Culinary Manager or Senior Kitchen Manager: Job Summary: The Assistant Kitchen Culinary Manager or Assistant Executive ...

American Cruise Lines

Sous Chef

Saint Francisville, LA · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

American Cruise Lines

Executive Chef

Saint Francisville, LA · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise line, dedicated to providing ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

Twestilla

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Pastry Chef

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Twiste Desserts is looking for an experienced Dessert Chef / Kitchen Manager to join our new ... Job Type: Full-Time Location: Baton Rouge, LA Pay: Based on experience Join us and help create a ...

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Full time chefs are professional cooks who work in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or other food establishments on a consistent, usually 40-hour-per-week basis. They are responsible for planning menus, preparing and cooking meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Full time chefs may specialize in specific cuisines or types of dishes, and often oversee inventory, budgeting, and compliance with health regulations. Their role is essential to the daily operations of any food service establishment.

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Sous Chef - Full Time

Glenncrest at Siegen

Baton Rouge, LA

$20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 hours ago

Job description

Description

Sous Chef - Full Time

10:30am - 6:30pm 

Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on operational needs.


QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.

We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply.

We are currently looking for a Sous Chef for Glenncrest at Siegen. 

In the role of Sous Chef and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen.

  • Review menus and food-production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while ensuring portion-control standards.
  • Oversee preparation and set-up of service to serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner.
  • Follow food safe handling procedures in preparation as well as proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food.
  • Accurately complete logs in a timely manner i.e., refrigerator, freezer and production sheets
  • Follow QSLM sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts.
  • In absence of the Executive Chef, oversee the food service staff and overall kitchen operations.
  • Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-compliant issues as needed.
  • Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of- month report, staffing and payroll if needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking
  • Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills
  • Experience mentoring and directing others
  • Ability to prepare and follow recipes
  • General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
  • Basic Computer skills

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