Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join Homestead at Rochester Campus as a Sous Chef in Rochester, MN. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.
The Homestead at Rochester is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive
Compensation: $22.00-$27.00 hourly based on years of experience.
Shift: M-F days with every other weekend
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
- A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
- A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
- Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
What You Bring (Requirements)
- Associates degree in culinary arts program preferred
- Previous experience as a Cook in a senior living community
- Successful completion of recognized food safety course.
- ServSafe Certification
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Assists in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meals of all levels of care.
- Coordinates daily meal preparation adhering to quality standards and established time frames in the
absence of the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager or as directed.
- Assists in ensuring that all mealtime deadlines are met in all levels of care.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment while following all care plans, safety protocols, and infection control standards
About Us
The Homestead at Rochester is a full continuum senior living community offering independent living, independent living with home care services, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Nestled along the rolling bluffs of the Zumbro River’s south fork in Southeast Minnesota, the community offers peaceful natural surroundings while still being just minutes from the heart of Rochester—a vibrant area known for its strong healthcare presence, welcoming neighborhoods, and access to shopping, dining, and cultural amenities.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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