Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Dining, Teams & Resident Experience

Sunrise Senior Living; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Denver, CO is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while upholding high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on overseeing daily production, supervising dining staff, ensuring proper portioning and diet compliance, and supporting events and resident engagement to enhance dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and presentation
• Support supervision and coaching of dining team members
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and therapeutic diet compliance
• Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls
• Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs
• Enforce HACCP and food safety standards
• Support special events, banquets, and catering
• Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Denver, CO is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while upholding high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

The role focuses on overseeing daily production, supervising dining staff, ensuring proper portioning and diet compliance, and supporting events and resident engagement to enhance dining experiences.