Senior Living Sous Chef — Create Resident-Centric Cuisine

Arbor Company; Jennings Yard (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal for each shift

Wellness resources

Competitive pay

Paid time off

PTO cashout option

Health insurance

401K with match

Job summary

The Arbor Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen production and help deliver safe, high-quality meals for residents. You will oversee dish preparation, menu execution, and coordination of stock deliveries to meet resident preferences and dietary needs.

You will train kitchen staff, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and collaborate with servers and care teams to ensure exceptional dining experiences in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Previous experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.
• Previous experience with large batch cooking (100 people) at plus.
• Ability to maintain positive resident relations through a courteous, cooperative and understanding manner.

Responsibilities

• The Sous Chef is an integral part of running a successful operation while delivering on a safe work environment and great food.
• You produce and oversee production of high-quality dishes reflecting menu and resident requirements and preferences.
• You assist with producing diversified menus, food stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements.
• You ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained by following established cleaning schedules and protocols. (Maintain orderly coolers, stock rooms, storage, and production areas).
• Train and monitor auxiliary kitchen staff to use best practices and provide best results. Foster a positive, friendly work environment. Support servers and care givers to ensure their needs are met to best serve residents.

Skills

Culinary skills

Kitchen basics

Sanitation know-how

Portion control

Large batch cooking

Resident relations

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

The Arbor Company is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen production and help deliver safe, high-quality meals for residents. You will oversee dish preparation, menu execution, and coordination of stock deliveries to meet resident preferences and dietary needs.

You will train kitchen staff, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and collaborate with servers and care teams to ensure exceptional dining experiences in a caring environment.