Senior Living Kitchen Leader: Sous Chef & Operations

Santa Marta Retirement; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Marta Retirement in Kansas seeks a seasoned Sous Chef to act as second-in-command of the Culinary Department, assisting the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef in daily operations. You will guide food production, quality, sanitation, and team supervision while delivering exceptional hospitality for residents, guests, and staff.

The role involves leadership, menu development, regulatory compliance, budgeting support, and driving continuous improvement in a resident-focused dining

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.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing all food production and kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality meals that meet Santa Marta's hospitality standards.
• Ensure meals follow standardized recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily food preparation and production schedules.
• Maintain compliant with therapeutic and modified diets per physician orders and resident needs.
• Maintain appropriate food quality, taste, appearance, and temperature standards.
• Provide daily supervision and leadership to culinary staff.
• Assist with onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Monitor sanitation practices and ensure food safety compliance.
• Support special events and resident functions.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Menu development

Sanitation HACCP

ServSafe Certification

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Job description

Santa Marta Retirement in Kansas seeks a seasoned Sous Chef to act as second-in-command of the Culinary Department, assisting the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef in daily operations. You will guide food production, quality, sanitation, and team supervision while delivering exceptional hospitality for residents, guests, and staff.

The role involves leadership, menu development, regulatory compliance, budgeting support, and driving continuous improvement in a resident-focused dining