Sous Chef

Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing, exciting company? Are you looking for a company that fosters a stimulating environment that allows its team members to provide amazing experiences for all our guests? If so, this opportunity may be for you

THE COMPANY:

The Oxford Center (TOC) offers a synergistic approach to ABA therapy and holistic healthcare in a family-oriented culture. Our vision is driven by our mission and our values. We are tenacious about serving others; we practice research driven and individualized care; we are givers of hope, joy, and encouragement; we attack the day with enthusiasm; and we share our passion for recovery.

The Oxford Center…where healing begins.

THE POSITION:

Experienced Sous Chef - Brighton – Full-time (Morning start time) Monday-Friday (No evenings or weekends)

Seeking an experienced Sous Chef with Culinary Arts degree to join our growing Culinary Operations team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the food service industry in either restaurant, hotel, country club, catering, or medical facility food service.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Prepare foods (vegetables/starches, meats/poultry, fish/seafood, stocks/soups/sauces, specialty baking and desserts) for our Village shops that meet the nutritional and development needs of young children in accordance with the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

• Assist in all areas of the TOC Village shops which include our coffee house, smoothie shop, and cafe. Some of these duties include taking guests' orders, preparing food, and operating a sales register.

• Self-starter and able to work independently

• Prepare food for special dietary needs such as gluten free, dairy free and vegan

• Possess good knife skills and familiar with kitchen equipment

• Work various food stations – dishwashing, garde-manger, pantry/dessert, fry station, broiler station, sauté station, and expedite/window

• Take inventory of foods and supplies

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Well-versed in cooking techniques

• Baking experience helpful

• Knowledgeable working with gluten and dairy-free nutrition

• Desire to serve others

• Exceptional customer service

• Exceptional communication skills

• Compassionate and kind demeanor  

• Able to multitask

Required Education and Experience: 

• Culinary Arts Degree

• Serv-Safe Certification

• 1+ year work experience as a utility cook/kitchen assistant

• Experience working with special dietary needs, preferred

• High School Diploma or GED

WHAT WE OFFER: