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Brookdale

Sous Chef

Brookdale, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Brookdale Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. No Late Nights! Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Responsibilities

Assists the chef with overseeing the day to day operation of the kitchen and maintaining the highest quality food products and service. Oversees kitchen cleanliness in accordance with sanitation and food safety standards as well. Prepares and coordinates daily meals per standardized recipes. Also coordinates and oversees meal preparation for quality assurance, presentation and portion control Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or an equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience in a directly related field. One to three years food preparation experience to include sauces, soups, meat and seafood. Supervisory experience and working knowledge of banquet production and planning is preferred. Current ServSafe Certification required. Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications. Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or an equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience in a directly related field; one to three years of food preparation experience including sauces, soups, meat and seafood; supervisory experience and banquet production knowledge preferred. Current ServSafe Certification required; ability to obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications. Benefits

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; 401(k); Associate assistance program; Employee discounts; Referral program; Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA); Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility: Paid Time Off; Paid holidays; Company provided life insurance; Adoption benefit; Disability (short and long term); Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; Optional life and dependent life insurance; Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan; Tuition reimbursement Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting. About Brookdale

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be: Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families. Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members. Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings. Industry leader in clinical care. Nationwide company with over 675 communities, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional. Extensive corporate support including a robust training program. Seniority level

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Management and Manufacturing Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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