Lead Sous Chef – Nutritional Kitchen & Service

Ohio Living; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals meet quality and dietary standards. You will supervise staff, plan menus, manage inventories, and support catering needs in a regulated, sanitary environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, and ongoing collaboration with dietitians to meet resident dietary orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary certification preferred.
• Two years cooking experience in quantity or restaurant-style operations.
• One year experience supervising food service operations.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, sanitation, and portion control.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, POS, and diet management software.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day kitchen operations to ensure timely meal service.
• Prepares meals per planned menus and recipe cards.
• Monitors inventory and assists with purchasing and cost controls.
• Ensures dietary needs are met according to plans and diet orders.
• Maintains sanitary and safe kitchen and equipment.
• Plans and executes catering needs and special events.
• Keeps accurate records and production orders.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Food cost control

Microsoft Office

POS software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts certification / Associate degree

ServSafe certification

Tools

Windows

Diet management software

Job description

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals meet quality and dietary standards. You will supervise staff, plan menus, manage inventories, and support catering needs in a regulated, sanitary environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines, and ongoing collaboration with dietitians to meet resident dietary orders.