Lead Sous Chef – Resident Dining & Safe Kitchens

Encore Healthcare Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Village of Wilmington is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead food production, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely service for residents. The role requires weekend and holiday availability and oversight of kitchen safety and sanitation in coordination with the Executive Chef.

You will supervise associates, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining high standards for taste and presentation. Healthcare experience is a plus for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have Safety and Sanitation Certification and Food Sanitation Manager Certificate.
• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in resident services or hospitality.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food to guests' specifications in a timely manner.
• Measure kitchen ingredients and portions accurately.
• Ensure staff follow standards, procedures, and sanitation rules.
• Use knives and equipment like grills, ovens, steamers and warmers correctly.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure fresh supplies.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and safe storage.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean and organized.
• Oversee opening/closing duties as directed by Executive Chef.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, portions, and logs.
• Collaborate with Dining Services Manager to meet production needs.
• Implement service plans to improve quality and satisfaction.
• Lead daily stand-up meetings to review menus and resident information.
• Conduct daily resident dining room rounds during meals.
• Participate in safety training and comply with OSHA and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintains Illinois State Food Sanitation License.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Kitchen leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Safety and sanitation certification

Food Sanitation Manager Certificate

Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Encore Village of Wilmington is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead food production, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely service for residents. The role requires weekend and holiday availability and oversight of kitchen safety and sanitation in coordination with the Executive Chef.

You will supervise associates, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining high standards for taste and presentation. Healthcare experience is a plus for this role.