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Carmel Terrace

Chef

Framingham, MA

$27/hr

Chef Come join us at Carmel Terrace! A Faith-Based, Assisted and Independent Living community ... Supervise and set up steam table for Main Dining Room and trayline meal service to facilitate ...

Bella Vino Wine Bar

Sous Chef

Saint Charles, MO · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Sous Chef - Part Time Bella Vino Wine Bar | 325 S Main St Join Bella Vino Wine Bar as a Part-Time Sous Chef and be a vital part of our culinary team in a vibrant and inviting environment. As a Sous ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Head Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Head Chef Job Location: Seattle-USA-98188 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $90,000.00 ... Main Accountabilities * Supports all food production activities in the Hot and Cold Kitchen in ...

Bella Vino Wine Bar

Sous Chef

Saint Charles, MO

$18 - $20/hr

Sous Chef - Part Time Bella Vino Wine Bar | 325 S Main St Join Bella Vino Wine Bar as a Part-Time Sous Chef and be a vital part of our culinary team in a vibrant and inviting environment. As a Sous ...

Napa at Kingsley

Sous Chef

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage ... SOUS CHEF REQUIREMENTS * Must have at least 5 years experience in a full service, high volume ...

Napa at Kingsley

Sous Chef

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description SOUS CHEF SUMMARY Assists Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in ... MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage

JS Campion LLC

SOUS' CHEF

Saint Michael, MN · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

SOUS CHEF New Opportunities @ Main Street Farmer Eatery Main Street Farmer Eatery is well established local community eatery which uses modern cooking techniques and presentations in a urban and ...

Drift on Lake Wylie Restaurant

Sous Chef

Belmont, NC · On-site

$62K/yr

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage ... SOUS CHEF REQUIREMENTS * Must have at least 5 years experience in a full service, high volume ...

The Pump House Restaurant

Sous Chef

Rock Hill, SC · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage ... SOUS CHEF REQUIREMENTS * Must have at least 5 years experience in a full service, high volume ...

The Pump House

Sous Chef

Rock Hill, SC · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description SOUS CHEF SUMMARY Assists Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in ... MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage

Napa at Kingsley

Sous Chef

Fort Mill, SC

$43K - $59K/yr

Description SOUS CHEF SUMMARY Assists Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in providing ... MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage

Brentwood Country Club

Sous Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

The Sous Chef is responsible for the delegation of main kitchen line management and technical food production implementing direction of Executive Chef and Executive Sous-Chef. Supervisory ...

Drift on Lake Wylie

Sous Chef

Belmont, NC · On-site

$1.1K/wk

SOUS CHEF SUMMARY Assists Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in providing management oversight ... MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage

The Pump House Restaurant

Sous Chef

Rock Hill, SC · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Description SOUS CHEF SUMMARY Assists Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in providing ... MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage

McLean Lake Wylie Restaurant LLC

Sous Chef

Belmont, NC · On-site

$62K/yr

Description SOUS CHEF SUMMARY Assists Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in providing ... MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES * Ownership mentality resulting in delivery of exceptional food and beverage

A Thyme Savor

Chef

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$20 - $45/hr

Paid Cell phone Job Summary We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team. In this role, you'll ... We have a wide variety of menus with a main focus on traditional, yet elevated Southern and Italian ...

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Chef

Framingham, MA

Carmel Terrace
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Carmel Terraceexternal

$27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Chef

Come join us at Carmel Terrace!  A Faith-Based, Assisted and Independent Living community sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters.   We are a place of life, a place of caring, and more importantly, a true home for our residents. Located on lush, manicured lawns and gardens in Framingham, MA, we are just minutes from Route 9 for easy access to the Mass Pike.

We are seeking to fill the position of Chef. 

  •  $27 per hour based on skills and experience.
  • Shifts vary from 6am to 2pm and 10am and 6pm.  Every Other Weekend required.

Chef Qualifications:   

  • Institutional chef experience required.
  • Servesafe Certification required.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be able to follow production sheets and standardized recipes.
  • Organizational skills and being able to work independently required.

Chef Job Summary:

  • Supervisor Kitchen staff in cooperation with Director of Dietary/Executive Chef.
  • Handle and prepare food in accordance with federal, state and local sanitary regulations.
  • Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
  • Meet time schedules for serving of meals and snacks.
  • Ensure food items are prepared, cooled and stored in adherence to corporate, local, state and federal guidelines.
  • Supervise and set up steam table for Main Dining Room and trayline meal service to facilitate organized, speedy and sanitary delivery of meals.
  • Check outgoing food for proper amounts, types and quality of food.
  • Properly care for dietary equipment.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, Department of Public Health and Board of Health Standards.

This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.

We aim to create a supportive workplace where you are valued, compensated fairly and provided the tools to thrive!

Carmel Terrace can offer you: 

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
  • Health (Aetna) PPO or HSA with employer contribution
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account and supplemental insurances
  • Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
  • Fully paid Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
  • Generous Paid-Time-Off

Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love℠!  

Carmel Terrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

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ExperienceRequired
  • 1 year(s): Institutional chef experience required.
EducationRequired
  • High School or better
Licenses & CertificationsRequired
  • ServSafe
SkillsPreferred
  • Customer Service
BehaviorsPreferred
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
MotivationsPreferred
  • Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
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