Lead Sous Chef – Elevated Senior Living Kitchen

MSL Community Management LLC; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MBK Senior Living is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services. You will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure high-quality, safe, and appealing dishes for residents.

Responsibilities include overseeing menus, inventory, safety protocols, and collaboration with dining leadership to maintain a superior dining experience in a senior living community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), required.
• A culinary training certification and/or degree, preferred.
• ServeSafe Certification, required.
• Current Food Handler's permit, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership and oversight for the kitchen staff, managing daily workflow when the Exec Chef not present.
• Prepare all food according to planned menus and recipes, ensuring high-quality, properly portioned, and appealing meals.
• Consult with the Director of Dining Services or Exec Chef on menu changes.
• Ensure all food is served at correct temperatures and properly charted.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory records, and stock levels per directives.
• Record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers.
• Conduct quality assurance tests for all food items.
• Lead pre-meal meetings and assist on the Chef's line during peak hours.
• Help supervise and assist other cooks, servers, and dishwashers.
• Review upcoming menus to ensure ingredients are stocked and prepared as directed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training/certification

ServeSafe Certification

Food Handler's permit

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

MBK Senior Living is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations under the direction of the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services. You will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure high-quality, safe, and appealing dishes for residents.

Responsibilities include overseeing menus, inventory, safety protocols, and collaboration with dining leadership to maintain a superior dining experience in a senior living community.