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Jr. Sous Chef
Mather Place —Wilmette, IL
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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- $67,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Associate's degree
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- Mentoring
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- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
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Jr. Sous Chef

Mather Place -
Wilmette, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $28 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Gym membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Recipe adherence
Employee relationship building
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Managing kitchen staff
Task assignment

Full Job Description

Join Mather Place as a Jr. Sous Chef and help lead the culinary operations behind one of Wilmette's premier senior living dining experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who is passionate about exceptional food, team development, and hospitality. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll support daily kitchen operations, coach and mentor team members, uphold the highest food safety and sanitation standards, and help ensure every meal reflects the quality, service, and attention to detail our residents have come to expect.

At Mather Place, dining is more than a meal—it's a meaningful part of the resident experience. Our culinary team prepares scratch-made cuisine and contributes to robust menu development across two year-round restaurant venues and one seasonal outdoor dining outlet, serving residents, their family members, friends, catered events, and to-go dining needs. We are seeking a seasoned kitchen leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces innovation and creativity, and enjoys developing both people and memorable dining experiences.

This is a full-time, hourly position that is 100% in person at Mather Place, located at 2801 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares production sheets and oversees the consistent preparation and timely delivery of quality food to residents, guests, family members and staff.
Ensures adherence to safe food handling, proper personal hygiene, and sanitation procedures, according to Health Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines.
Provides oversight and training of kitchen staff including food preparation and presentation, departmental orientation, safe operations of kitchen equipment and cleanliness standards; supervises staff in absence of Executive Chef/Sous Chef.
Assists with creation of menus and recipes; orders and secures needed food items and supplies within approved departmental budget and quality guidelines.
Monitors food production to minimize waste and over production.
Ensures kitchen, storerooms and coolers/freezers are organized and zoned.
Ensures timely and accurate documentation including required production and temperature logs.
Assists with weekly scheduling of kitchen staff and monitors daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning assignments, ensuring proper use and cleaning of equipment and supplies.
Collaborates with Building Services to establish and monitor preventative maintenance programs.
Assists with menu development as requested.
Assists with receiving deliveries, puts away deliveries when necessary, and assists with the organization of dry storage, walk-ins and freezer using proper rotational practices.
Assists Kitchen Attendant as needed / assigned with dish and ware washing, receiving, transportation of food and equipment, and cleaning duties.
May be assigned to assist Pastry Chef with basic or fundamental tasks.
Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Tactile, tasting, smelling, near vision, peripheral vision, and color vision.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:

5+ years of experience preparing a variety of quality foods in varying quantities.
Ability to make independent decisions as needed.
Able to establish and maintain professional, positive relationships between and among production and service staff.
Able to read and interpret work related documents and follow standardized recipes.
Current sanitation certification.
Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance, to provide timely service to internal and external customers and to support uninterrupted business operations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate and delegate tasks to staff.

Preferred:

Formal culinary training.
Supervisory experience.
Basic knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets, recipe ingredients, adherence to heart healthy guidelines and other dietary restrictions.
Shifts vary, flexibility in scheduling is preferred.
English language proficiency.
Computer skills.

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Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an "earn-as-you-go" plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.

Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Mather Place

Mather Place is an independent living rental community for those 62 and better, located in the heart of Chicago's North Shore in Wilmette, Illinois—a short walk from Old Orchard shopping center. Mather Place includes 179 independent living apartment homes, as well as two restaurants, a fitness center, an art studio, a library, and more.

Mather Place is located at 2801 Old Glenview Road in Wilmette.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today's young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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