Kitchen Manager

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

Education assistance and certification reimbursement

30% discount on food and drinks

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living is searching for an experienced Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef. In this role, you will lead a dedicated culinary team, showcasing your culinary expertise in our innovative dining programs. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety for residents.

Ideal candidates have a strong culinary background, leadership skills, and are accustomed to working in a fast-paced dining environment. We offer competitive compensation, consistent hours, and various health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff.
• Manages daily kitchen production to ensure timely service of resident meals.
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms and kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Supervisory experience

Job description

Location: Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens, using top-notch equipment.

What we offer

• Compensation: $60000 - $68000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus
• More predictable hours: Unlike traditional restaurants, senior living dining offers a much more consistent and predictable work schedule.
• Restaurant staff in senior living are out before 9 p.m., avoiding the late-night shifts and inconsistent hours typical of a restaurant environment.
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How you will make an impact

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.