Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Top of the Ridge Restaurant 

Shifts: Vary based on business needs (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)

💚 More Than a Job — A Place to Belong

At Cedar Community, our Sous Chefs play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support resident health, satisfaction, and well-being. If you’re an organized, detail-oriented culinary professional who enjoys leading teams and creating exceptional dining experiences, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re proud to be a team-centered organization where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

What You’ll Do

• Create a warm, welcoming, and professional kitchen environment for residents, staff, and guests
• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and guest requests to ensure quality and consistency
• Organize and lead culinary and stewarding teams while holding staff accountable for daily responsibilities
• Serve as the culinary leader during the Chef’s absence
• Train, develop, and maintain recipes and culinary techniques
• Communicate effectively with culinary staff, leadership, and other departments to support smooth operations
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, temperature control, and rotation of food products in compliance with Health Department regulations and TOTR protocols
• Oversee daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment, workspaces, and walk-in/reach-in coolers
• Source, order, and receive ingredients while maintaining cost control and quality standards
• Ensure proper use of kitchen equipment and report maintenance or repair needs
• Assist with menu planning and food service operations

✅ What You’ll Need

• Minimum of five (5) years of prior cooking experience in a restaurant, deli, or food service environment
• Current ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
• Strong knowledge of hot and cold food preparation, sanitation standards, and health codes
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain accountability
• Ability to work in confined spaces and varying temperature ranges
• Team-focused leader with a positive and professional attitude

🌿 Why Team Members Choose Cedar Community

• Get paid weekly and enjoy less stress between paychecks
• Competitive pay
• Annual wage increases
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth and tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition and rewards
• Supportive leadership, training, and teamwork

🌟 Make a Meaningful Impact — Apply Today

Join Washington County’s third-largest nonprofit employer and build a culinary leadership career where your work truly matters.