Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Dining Experience

Palos Verdes Senior Living; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Discounts through Perk Spot

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the daily kitchen operations and provide professional leadership to kitchen staff. You will oversee line cooks and dishwashers, manage food orders, and ensure safety and quality in plate presentation.

The role emphasizes team leadership, cost awareness, and high standards for food quality, with a schedule from Sunday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, and opportunities for growth within a supportive dining services team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required, college or culinary training is preferred
• Previous leadership experience is preferred
• Must hold a Managers Food Handlers permit. This may be facilitated by Spectrum Retirement
• Experience in an office environment, answering phones, or customer service preferred
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Strong communication skills are critical. You will need to be able to work with potential residents, current residents, family members, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Hires and trains Line Cooks and Dishwashers under general direction of the Director of Food & Beverage
• Places food and supply orders
• Completes and documents safety audits and monthly in-service trainings
• Ensures correct plate presentation prior to dishes leaving the kitchen
• Oversees kitchen labor and food cost; monitors budget
• Prepares high quality food

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Self-motivated

Organized

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training preferred

Managers Food Handlers permit

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the daily kitchen operations and provide professional leadership to kitchen staff. You will oversee line cooks and dishwashers, manage food orders, and ensure safety and quality in plate presentation.

The role emphasizes team leadership, cost awareness, and high standards for food quality, with a schedule from Sunday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, and opportunities for growth within a supportive dining services team.