Senior Living Sous Chef — Kitchen Leader & Innovator

Brooklyn Heights; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Brooklyn Heights seeks a Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations, including menu planning, food prep, purchasing, and recipe development. You will ensure quality, safety, and compliance while managing inventories and maintaining budgets.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, interview and training, and collaborating with the Hospitality Director to achieve resident satisfaction scores. This full-time role offers competitive wages and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with residents.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and procedures.
• Ability to manage work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations, including menu planning, prep, purchasing, and recipe development.
• Maintain budgets for Food & Beverage and track monthly spend.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including scheduling and performance reviews.
• Work with Hospitality Director to meet resident satisfaction and health scores.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Brooklyn Heights seeks a Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations, including menu planning, food prep, purchasing, and recipe development. You will ensure quality, safety, and compliance while managing inventories and maintaining budgets.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, interview and training, and collaborating with the Hospitality Director to achieve resident satisfaction scores. This full-time role offers competitive wages and opportunities for growth.