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Beztak Senior Living

Sous Chef

West Bloomfield, MI · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing and assisting the Executive Chef with kitchen operations ... urgent matters, resolving conflicts, having effective interpersonal skills PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Beztak Senior Living

Sous Chef

West Bloomfield, MI · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing and assisting the Executive Chef with kitchen operations ... urgent matters, resolving conflicts, having effective interpersonal skills PERSONAL QUALITIES:

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Sous Chef

Beztak Senior Living

West Bloomfield, MI • On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Beztak Senior Living wants you to join our family of talented individuals. We are seeking to hire bright, dynamic leaders who have a passion for service and a commitment to excellence! At Beztak, we love what we do, and it shows. Our team of caring professionals work together to make our senior residents feel at home in our communities.
Beztak is looking to hire a Sous Chef join our team. The Sous Chef is responsible for preparing and assisting the Executive Chef with kitchen operations. This position also assists with maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Prepare and cook meals for residents.
  • Assist the Executive Chef with overseeing daily kitchen operations.
  • Maintain the highest quality food products and service for our seniors.
  • Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance with state, local, and regulatory agencies as they relate to Food Service
  • Manage the entire kitchen in the Executive Chef’s absence.
  • The sous chef could be the last line of defense to make sure each piece of food is safe, prepared correctly and tasty.
  • Operating a company vehicle or personal vehicle (as required) to perform job duties. Candidates must be willing and able to drive for work-related purposes as needed.
  • Working in a high-pressure environment, interacting with difficult customers/vendors, handling urgent matters, resolving conflicts, having effective interpersonal skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
  • Flexible, innovative and demonstrates the ability to make sound decisions
  • Excellent time management skills
  • High integrity, positive attitude, mission driven and self-directed
  • Passion, dedication and commitment for providing seniors an engaging, enlivening and captivating living environment
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or an equivalent combination of education and 2-3 years’ experience in food preparation
  • One to three years of related experience
  • Current ServSafe Manager Certification
BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS:
Beztak and All Seasons complete pre-employment testing in accordance with company policies and all state-requirements. This includes criminal background checks, fingerprinting (where applicable) and drug testing.
Florida applicants please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ for specific state information regarding Level 2 ACHA requirements.
Arizona applicants will need to obtain a fingerprint clearance card, TB test and clear the Adult Protective Services registry.
Michigan applicants will need to take a TB test and complete fingerprinting.
BEZTAK PERKS amp; BENEFITS:
Beztak has an exciting, growth-focused culture, and we strongly believe in promotion from within. While certain positions require past work experience in a specific role, you don’t have to have any experience in property management to join the Beztak team. Beztak culture is one that is built upon the three E’s: Excellent, Ethical and Effective, and we pride ourselves on benefits programs and perks that take care of our team.
Some of our most popular benefits include:
  • 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday that you hold special.
  • Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program – free, and confidential services for a variety of needs: counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more!
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently works in hot temperatures indoors, around sharp objects or tools
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION STATEMENT
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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