Chef Sous Nursing Home

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Warwick Forest; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Warwick Forest in Smithfield, VA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the culinary team and ensure a safe, exceptional dining experience for residents, guests, and staff.

You will lead a high-volume kitchen, train and supervise staff, ensure compliance with food safety and Riverside policies, develop menus with therapeutic guidelines, manage food costs, and coordinate with clinical and activities teams to meet residents' dietary needs and preferences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; ACF certification preferred.
• 2 years of food service management experience required.
• 5-6 years in high-volume kitchen production management preferred.
• Allergen awareness and Food Protection Manager certifications required within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary team and kitchen operations to ensure timely, quality service.
• Lead staff training, onboarding, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and Riverside policies.
• Develop and standardize menus meeting nutritional needs and resident preferences.
• Monitor food costs and inventory; support accurate billing to departments.

Skills

culinary skills

team leadership

attention to detail

works under pressure

food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or ACF certification

Tools

Food service technology

Job description

Smithfield, VirginiaHiring Range$18.90 - $24.60/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewThe Sous Chef is responsible for the oversight of the culinary team. Sous Chef controls a wide range of Food Service activities to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Food & Nutrition Services department by providing a safe and exceptional dining experience to the residents, guests, and team members. Able to lead and engage a diverse team, providing the necessary training required for them to execute specific position requirements while assisting them to work toward their full potential.What you will doDemonstrates the ability to follow therapeutic menus to ensure residents receive consistent, competent, and quality nutritional care within their diet therapy guidelines and as ordered by the physician. Assist others to complete tasks when necessary regardless of assignments.Assumes oversight of food production and sanitation teams to ensure timely, efficient, and quality service to the facilities residents, guests, and team members. Ensures efficiency in kitchen operations by holding the team accountable for following established workflow processes/scheduled hours/assignments. Works with the team to prioritize workload prep lists to consistently serve food in a timely manner. Communicates pro-actively when assistance is needed to complete the tasks.Ensures compliance with all regulatory and food sanitation and safety regulations as well as compliance with all Riverside Health System and Food & Nutrition Service policies and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for residents, guests, and team members. Identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected noncompliance to management.Demonstrates the ability to assist in maintaining food cost and the accuracy of inventory levels in direct correlation to the need for food and supplies including that required for special functions. Responsible for monitoring/reporting all foods/supplies used to assist with accurate billing to other departments.Responsible for providing culinary excellence, ensuring optimum food quality/presentation (from pre-preparation to plate presentation) with all resident, guest, and team member meal service. In collaboration with System and Department Food & Nutrition Service management teams, develops, tests, and standardizes menus that meet nutritional requirements and provide residents, guests, and team members an exceptional dining experience.Leads orientation and on-boarding of new employees to enhance retention and reduced turnover of staff. Provides input and assists with the completion of employee evaluations. Provides daily oversight of the staff, assists with work schedules and daily assignments.Demonstrates respect, concern, and empathy for the diverse needs of residents/families and guests served within the community. Meets regularly with the residents to discuss concerns, dietary needs, and preferences and in conjunction with the Activities Department plans special events. Develops and maintains working relationships with the healthcare team toward the goal of meeting and exceeding the resident dining experience.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Required)Associates Degree, or Certification (by ACF) in Culinary Arts (Preferred)Experience2 years Food service management (Required)5-6 years Commercial food production management experience in high volume kitchen (Preferred)Skills and AbilitiesStrong culinary skillsAbility to lead, inspire and motivate a teamAttention to detailResults-orientedAbility to work under pressureFamiliarity with food service technology (preferred)Licenses and CertificationsAllergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 Days(Required)Food Protection Manager - VA State - ANSI approved Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State within 180 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.