Sous Chef in Boulder, Colorado at Academy University Hill

Do you get excited about the artistic and compassionate side of food? Are you looking to build a future as a chef?

We're looking for a positive, young-at-heart person to join our kitchen team and grow with us. Some kitchen experience is preferred, but a passion for great food and a willingness to learn matter even more. We'll teach you the techniques, craftsmanship, and day-to-day operations that go into running an exceptional kitchen. Together, our chefs bring more than 100 years of experience in fine dining and a wide variety of culinary settings.

We are a retirement community that operates with the standards and creativity of a high-quality restaurant. We use some of the finest ingredients available in Boulder, create new menus every week, and feature daily specials inspired by cuisines from around the world. From elegant wine dinners and intimate gatherings to large celebrations, no two weeks are ever the same.

We are open 365 days a year, but our dinner service ends at 7:00 p.m., allowing for a healthier work-life balance than many restaurant kitchens. We offer excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a culture where we genuinely care for both our residents and one another.

If you love food, enjoy being creative, and want to learn from experienced chefs while making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we'd love to meet you.

Benefits (Note: some benefits require full-time status)

• Employee Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Matching
• Discretionary Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

The specific duties and extent of responsibility of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Help recruit, train and manage a quality team of kitchen staff with appropriate skill sets to facilitate the operation of an efficient, high-quality kitchen in the preparation of the community’s meals
• With consideration for satisfying meal preferences demonstrated by residents at AUH, help develop and disseminate to all residents and staff, typically weekly, menus for all breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to be offered in upcoming days
• Help develop and maintain efficient back-of-house systems to manage the ordering, delivery and inventorying of all perishables, dry goods, equipment, smallwares, and other items to satisfy the needs of the kitchen
• Implement and maintain appropriate hygiene policies for kitchen operations and examining equipment for cleanliness and functionality
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Dining Services Director on a continual basis to ensure the kitchen and dining room teams are synchronized to provide a quality dining experience
• Provide dining support for auxiliary spaces such as the bar, as well as for special meetings, gatherings and events conducted at Academy University Hill
• Manage all employees in accordance with Academy policies and standards, including the maintaining of all required employee performance records and conducting of periodic employee performance reviews, culminating with a formal annual review
• Ensure the Leadership Team at AMH is fully advised of resident or employee issues that could lead to regulatory liability or legal exposure
• Protect residents’ rights, records, and privacy as required by federal, state and local regulations
• Practice The Academy’s Service Standards in all work situations
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee, resident and Academy matters
• Be organized and efficient in managing workload

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional holidays, as required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office; must include Word and Excel.
• Honesty, integrity, sense of humor, and pleasant demeanor – ability to stay calm under pressure
• Empathy toward the elderly and to geriatric issues and challenges

Education and Experience

• Significant experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in a high-end culinary environment
• College associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred