Wesley Willows 

Sous Chef- Bistro

Wesley Willows - Rockford, IL - Full Time

Start a new career as a Sous Chef at Wesley Willows, a senior living community! 

Join the Wesley Willows family, where your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service. 

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! 

Why choose Wesley Willows? 

  • This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others! 
  • Great benefits available! 
  • Wage Range is $60,000-$65,000/year |Credit given for experience.
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus!

How you will make an impact: 

As a Sous Chef- Bistro at Wesley Willows, you will support the Corporate Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, cost control, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include supervising back-of-house staff, overseeing food production, maintaining sanitation standards, managing inventory and ordering, and assisting with catering and special events. The role requires strong leadership, multitasking, and culinary skills, along with knowledge of food safety and dietary regulations in a CCRC setting. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Schedule:  This role is full-time, 40 hours per week.

What you will need: 

  • 5+ years relevant experience in kitchen operations and management (required).
  • Possess and maintain a current ServSafe Food Manager’s License (required).
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.
  • Extensive catering/event experience.
  • Understanding of BOH financial systems, methods and operations.
  • Valid Driver’s License (required).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older (required).

Benefits for Qualified Employees:

  • Medical Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
  • Life/AD&D Insurance 
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability 
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
  • Mail Order Pharmacy 
  • Telemedicine 
  • Wellness Programs 
  • Employee Assistance Program 

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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