Mindful Dining Sous Chef for Senior Living

Enso Village; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Enso Village in Healdsburg, California, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality meals for residents and staff. You will supervise kitchen staff, uphold food safety standards, and help translate menus into consistent, beautifully plated dishes.

The role involves training, production planning, quality control, and maintaining an orderly, efficient kitchen. Flexibility for varied shifts and strong teamwork are essential to enhance the resident dining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years culinary experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain upon hire preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in daily production kitchen operations.
• Prepare items per recipes and production schedules using classical and contemporary methods.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation before service.
• Taste-test and evaluate food to ensure quality, flavour, and presentation.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure timely service in all dining venues.
• Ensure adherence to dietary guidelines and special requests.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of kitchen team members.
• Assist with inventory monitoring, FIFO, and cost-control initiatives.
• Support events, catering, and community functions as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team supervision

Food preparation

Training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Enso Village in Healdsburg, California, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in delivering high-quality meals for residents and staff. You will supervise kitchen staff, uphold food safety standards, and help translate menus into consistent, beautifully plated dishes.

The role involves training, production planning, quality control, and maintaining an orderly, efficient kitchen. Flexibility for varied shifts and strong teamwork are essential to enhance the resident dining