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Sous Chef

Splendido (Tucson, AZ)

We are searching for an experienced Sous Chef who will enjoy leading our Culinary team and serving older adults. We have 5 restaurants at the community along with culinary service to our licensed Care Center. This is not institutional cooking, we offer a diverse menu with Mediterranean cuisine and a from scratch dining experience to our Residents. The position is responsible for consistent preparation and prompt delivery of quality food to ensure pleasurable dining experiences to residents, family members, guests, and staff. Supports the team by demonstrating the highest standards of culinary excellence, accountability, respect, integrity, and compassion. 

Essential Functions

•    Prepares and ensures the consistent preparation and timely delivery of quality food to residents, guests, family members and staff.
•    Ensures adherence to safe food handling, proper personal hygiene, and sanitation procedures, according to Health Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines.
•    Provides on-going supervision and training of kitchen staff.
•    Assists with creation of menu rotation according to guidelines; secures needed food items and supplies within approved departmental budget.
•    Monitors food production to minimize waste and over production.
•    Ensures consistent adherence to recipes, tracking additions and changes as necessary.
•    Coordinates and assists with holiday and theme meals.
•    Assures timely and accurate documentation including required production and temperature logs.
•    Monitors daily and weekly cleaning assignments and ensures proper use and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
•    Assures consistent and appealing garnishment of plate presentation.
•    Provides hands-on support as needed to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience preparing a variety of foods in varying quantities in a supervisory capacity.
•    Ability to make independent decisions as needed and to establish and maintain professional, positive relationships between production and service staff.
•    Ability to read and interpret work related documents, including the ability to follow standardized recipes.
•    Current sanitation certification and any other federal, state, and local requirements.
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate and delegate tasks to staff.
•    Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

 

Team members are eligible for:

  • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance - free to all team members 

 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Splendido

Splendido is a Life Plan Community for those age 55 and better. Thanks to our creative and dedicated team members, we offer residents new possibilities each day—along with resort amenities, numerous options for healthy lifestyles, and a breathtaking location in Oro Valley, Arizona. Splendido includes 293 Terrace and Villa Homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a putting green, and more.

Splendido is located at 13500 Rancho Vistoso Boulevard in Tucson.

About Mather

Mather is one of two parent organizations of Splendido. Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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