Lead Sous Chef – Kitchen Operations & Resident Dining Experience

Sunrise Senior Living; Indiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Indiana is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents. You will oversee daily food production, ensure accurate plating and portioning, and coach the dining team to maintain exceptional service.

You will monitor costs, purchasing, and inventory, enforce HACCP standards, and support events and catering. The role requires ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager in healthcare or dining settings.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to supervise and coach dining team members.

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

Skills

Food production oversight

Team supervision

HACCP compliance

Cost control

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Indiana is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents. You will oversee daily food production, ensure accurate plating and portioning, and coach the dining team to maintain exceptional service.

You will monitor costs, purchasing, and inventory, enforce HACCP standards, and support events and catering. The role requires ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering compassionate,