Senior Living Kitchen Leader & Sous Chef

Santa Marta; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Marta seeks a Sous Chef to act as second-in-command in the Culinary Department, assisting the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations for residents, guests, and staff.

The role provides leadership to the culinary team, maintains regulatory compliance, supports budgeting, and fosters teamwork and continuous improvement in a healthcare-inspired senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotel, country club, or upscale restaurant preferred.
• Experience preparing therapeutic and modified diets preferred.
• Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct all food production and kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals meeting hospitality standards.
• Ensure meals meet standardized recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily preparation and production schedules.
• Provide supervision, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Promote teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations and ServSafe requirements.
• Support resident dining experiences and events.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Leadership development

Communication

Food preparation techniques

HACCP

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Santa Marta seeks a Sous Chef to act as second-in-command in the Culinary Department, assisting the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations for residents, guests, and staff.

The role provides leadership to the culinary team, maintains regulatory compliance, supports budgeting, and fosters teamwork and continuous improvement in a healthcare-inspired senior living setting.