Sous Chef - FT

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What youll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Steady work through any Hurricane, Pandemic, or other crises
• On-sight meal & uniform allowances
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

The Dining Services Department at Givens Highland Farms, a continuing care retirement community in Black Mountain, is hiring for a full-time Sous Chef to join our knowledgeable and supportive culinary team. In our brand new, state of the art kitchen we do from-scratch cooking. The schedule for this position is 5 days per week working roughly 10:30am - 7:30pm, with rotating days off.

What youll do:

• Directly supervise the following: Cooks, Dietary Aides, Servers, and other support staff
• Assist in recruiting, and responsible for training, directing and evaluating staff who work under your authority
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef to complete initial 90 days of employment, as well as annual employee evaluations
• Assist Executive Chef in the planning of menus, develop recipes, and direct production schedule and quantities
• Plan, direct, and oversee all catering events for Givens Highland Farms
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What youll need:

• High School or GED equivalent is required, while some higher education is preferred

• Achievement of Certified Executive Sous Chef (CEC) or Certified Master Chef (CMC) is desired, but not required

• Minimum 3 to 5 years progressive experience in hospitality, multi-unit, medium volume food service Operations or other related fields are desired

• Demonstrated knowledge of healthy trends in foods and diets, dietary requirements and restrictions for senior adults; creativity and innovation in menu planning and presentation; achievement in training, motivational, and organizational skills; and success in management of a budget, purchasing, and payroll control

• Ability to accurately estimate quantities of food needed and yields from bulk foods

• Previous experience in opening new operations is desirable

• Certified in Serve Safe & Sanitation or equivalent food handler's certificate

Compensation: $25.50 per hour, plus includes our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? Its kind of a long story, but at our core, were a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 50 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.