Junior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Team & Training

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 48,297 - 67,615; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to supervise the culinary team, assist in menu development, and ensure food safety and high standards across kitchen operations.

The role requires strong organization, leadership, and adherence to regulatory requirements, with a schedule that includes weekdays and a Sunday off, in a demanding but rewarding healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 7 years of food service experience with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, preferred.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Basic computer skills are required to access emails and other online resources.
• Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented individual with excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition, and be able to adapt to changing priorities and display good judgment with a sense of humor.
• Superb organizational skills; must be creative and proactive yet disciplined, able to streamline work volume while maintaining bottom line in multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on menu development, costing, and production.
• Supervise cooking staff and coordinate assignments for economical and timely food production.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, ServSafe, and safety requirements.
• Lead onboarding and training of new employees and participate in weekly staff huddles.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA is looking for a Junior Sous Chef to supervise the culinary team, assist in menu development, and ensure food safety and high standards across kitchen operations.

The role requires strong organization, leadership, and adherence to regulatory requirements, with a schedule that includes weekdays and a Sunday off, in a demanding but rewarding healthcare setting.