Executive Sous Chef: Senior Care Kitchen Leader

Ginger Cove; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Scholarship program

Annual bonus

Referral bonus

Recognition incentives

Job summary

Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Full-Time Executive Sous Chef to lead our Culinary Services team in a premier life-care retirement community. You will oversee food preparation, maintain HACCP standards, and ensure high quality, safe, and delicious meals for residents and guests.

The role requires strong leadership, training, and collaboration with the Executive Chef, with weekend availability and a focus on accuracy, taste, and presentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary school education: two- or four-year degree preferred.
• Thorough experience in hot and cold food preparation.
• Good sanitation and safety knowledge.
• Experience in long-term care or related health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees storage, labeling, and dating of food items to minimize waste.
• Ensures recipes and production standards maintain quality, temperature, and portions.
• Trains and directs staff; assigns work and evaluates performance.
• Prepare large quantities following standardized recipes while meeting sanitation standards.
• Review and manage inventory with the Executive Chef to ensure supplies on hand.

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED required

Culinary school degree preferred

Job description

Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Full-Time Executive Sous Chef to lead our Culinary Services team in a premier life-care retirement community. You will oversee food preparation, maintain HACCP standards, and ensure high quality, safe, and delicious meals for residents and guests.

The role requires strong leadership, training, and collaboration with the Executive Chef, with weekend availability and a focus on accuracy, taste, and presentation in a fast-paced environment.