Sous Chef, Lead Cook

As a Sous Chef at Aegis Living, you will be responsible for preparing meals, managing food inventory, and maintaining cleanliness standards in the kitchen. You’ll also support the Culinary Services Director by supervising kitchen operations when they are absent, ensuring that your culinary team remains disciplined and productive.

To qualify for the Sous Chef position at Aegis Living, you should have over three years of experience as a Cook or Line/Prep Cook, and ideally some experience in a Sous Chef role. Familiarity with food inventory management and food preparation techniques is essential, along with a willingness to meet health requirements, including a two-step TB test.

Aegis Living offers substantial growth opportunities for a Sous Chef. This role could lead to the position of Culinary Services Director, allowing for career advancement within the culinary department. With our focus on personal growth and development, you can expect to acquire valuable skills along the way.

At Aegis Living, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our Sous Chef position offers flexible schedules, allowing you to maintain a fulfilling personal life while pursuing your passion for cooking in a professional kitchen environment, free from late-night hours.

Aegis Living provides a comprehensive benefits package for its Sous Chefs, including paid time off, sick pay, appreciation days, and a 401k retirement plan. You will also have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, ensuring your wellbeing and that of your family.

When answering this question, share your passion for cooking and how it drives you. Discuss experiences that led you to pursue a culinary career, particularly those that involve caring for others, as this aligns with Aegis Living's mission.

Highlight your organizational skills and experience with inventory management. You could explain specific practices you follow to minimize waste and ensure that food supplies are sufficient for daily operations.

Use this opportunity to showcase your leadership skills. Provide an example where you effectively managed a team, resolved conflicts, and ensured that operations ran smoothly.

Discuss best practices for kitchen sanitation, such as regular cleaning schedules, adherence to health regulations, and how you promote a culture of safety among your team members.

Demonstrate your customer service skills by explaining how you would listen to their concerns, apologize, and offer a solution, such as providing an alternative meal that meets their preferences.

Discuss your commitment to teamwork and development. Describe methods you use to provide on-the-job training, offering guidance and support to help new team members succeed.

This question allows you to express your creativity and passion for cooking. Share a dish you love making, detailing the techniques you use and why it resonates with you and your culinary style.

Discuss the importance of catering to individual dietary preferences and needs. Emphasize your adaptability and knowledge in preparing meals that are both safe and satisfying for residents with specific requirements.

Highlight your methods for maintaining quality control, such as pre-service tastings, regular training for kitchen staff, and effective communication with your team to ensure everyone is aligned on food standards.

Make this personal by connecting your values with those of Aegis Living. Discuss your desire to contribute positively to the lives of residents and how the company's commitment to community and quality resonates with your career goals.