Sous Chef

Friendly, compassionate and adaptable individuals who strive for excellence will thrive in this environment. 

Per the Illinois Department of Public Health, all applicants must participate in and pass a criminal background check and physical after receiving a contingent employment offer. 

ClarkLindsey  is excited to announce an opening for a Sous Chef. This position will be of interest to a candidate who is a team-player with proven kitchen leadership experience, extensive high-end banquet experience or a culinary degree plus related high-end experience. Extensive experience in fundamental aspects of kitchen operations, and strict adherence to best practices for public health and safety standards is expected for this key role.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent culinary skills, and the ability to work with professionalism and poise in a fast-paced environment. The Sous Chef is a mentor and serves as a positive role model/example to the kitchen team, helping train, guide, and motivate staff to successfully and professionally meet and exceed culinary standards set forth by ClarkLindsey leadership.

Responsibilities include: 

• Effective staff mentoring and supervision expected. 
• Interact with residents and visitors in the dining rooms, proudly providing information about meals and accepting and comments or feedback offered.
• Ensure food quality and safety, and maintaining high culinary standards.
• Experience with kitchen operations, including planning, ordering and purchasing is required.
• Experience with locally sourced, plant based, and other non-traditional menus are encouraged to apply. 

The shift will be determined based on a candidate's skill set. Morning/Afternoon or Afternoon/Evening shifts can be expected.

Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for this position is $26.10 - $28.00 per hour and is based on experience. Bonuses equaling up to 3% of salary annually are available based on performance, generally in the spring and fall each year.

• ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC policies including Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specified Health Event and Off-Site Accident
• Long Term Disability (full-time)
• Life Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
• Sick Leave for longer-term illness
• Bereavement Leave
• The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:
• Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual
• Complementary Meals while Working
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Discounts for Verizon Wireless customers
• Uniform Purchase Assistance
• Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA

Job Requirements

• Per the Illinois Department of Public Health, all team members must receive the annual influenza vaccine (exemption requests will be reviewed). We also encourage team members to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine.
• Experience with kitchen operations, including planning, ordering and purchasing
• The Sous Chef will produce entrees, side dishes, soups, etc.
• Must be able to make simple mathematical conversion for recipe conversion and production planning.
• Must be able to push, pull, and or lift a minimum of 40 points to a minimum height of 6 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and or carry such weight a minimum distance of 30 feet.
• Must possess sight/hearing so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to function independently.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language.
• Must abide by ClarkLindsey’s HIPAA privacy and security rules as described in the Employee handbook.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and the general public.

We are an equal opportunity employer.