Cafe Sous Chef

Mountainside Cafe - Falls Village, CT

About the Position:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative chef to contribute to the day-to-day operations of the café. Your role would be supporting the Head Chef and stepping in their place when needed, as well as training extended care clients and upholding the Mountainside mission and values.

Schedule:

Wednesday through Sunday between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Your Role:

• Prepare daily prep list and share/delegate responsibilities of cooking to ensure timely execution of each meal.
• Exhibit great organizational skills while providing professional management and direction to the kitchen.
• Lead by example and assist in cleaning projects when applicable.
• Maintain a neat, well groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress code
• Learn, follow and enforce company policies, kitchen procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Head Chef and/or Department manager.
• Assist and share in other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head Chef.
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
• Cover line employee’s call out shifts on short notice and scheduled vacations/holidays.
• Manage and direct the activities of assigned staff; Ensures a trained, motivated and professional staff capable of providing efficient and effective operations and exceptional service.
• Coaches and counsels staff as necessary.
• Facilitate training for new hires.
• Communicate any new methods, ideas, staffing issues, etc. with Head Chef to advance quality, efficiency, survey results, revenues and labor/food cost budgets.
• Check in deliveries for accuracy/quality and assure they are put away properly.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Kitchen management experience preferred

Compensation:

The base rate of pay for this position is $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:

Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.

Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.

Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.