Senior Living Kitchen Lead & Menu Architect

Oakwood Village Apartments, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood Village Apartments, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to report to the Executive Chef and develop culinary results that surpass resident expectations. You will supervise dining staff, manage service, production and presentation standards, and apply advanced culinary techniques to food preparation and final plating.

The role emphasizes oversight of catering operations and ensuring safety, sanitation, and quality across all meals and events for a senior living community.

Qualifications

• Experience writing menus and managing cycle of cost control.
• Ensures quality of all food products and final presentation.
• Leads dining staff with food production, execution and presentation.
• Oversees catering operations and ensures safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu writing and cost control using recipes and costing measures.
• Ensure quality and presentation of all food items, final plates meet standards.
• Support dining team with production, execution and presentation.
• Assist with oversight of catering operations and events.
• Inspect supplies and equipment for standards compliance.
• Coordinate with culinary leadership on purchasing and schedules.
• Manage department expenses including food costs, labor, and overhead.
• Assist with inventory and production scheduling.

Skills

Menu writing

Cost control

Food safety

Staff supervision

Culinary execution

Tools

P&L management

Job description

Oakwood Village Apartments, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to report to the Executive Chef and develop culinary results that surpass resident expectations. You will supervise dining staff, manage service, production and presentation standards, and apply advanced culinary techniques to food preparation and final plating.

The role emphasizes oversight of catering operations and ensuring safety, sanitation, and quality across all meals and events for a senior living community.