Senior Living Sous Chef - Lead, Cook, Inspire, Growth

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

The Village at Summerville by Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support our culinary team and deliver high-quality meals for residents. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will help lead daily kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure safety, quality, and timely service in a faith-based, resident-focused community.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in fine dining or hotel kitchens, a ServSafe credential, and the ability to work weekends and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of cooking experience in a fine dining or hotel environment.
• Culinary leadership experience.
• ServSafe certification.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, alternate shifts, or additional hours as needed to support resident needs and staffing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and serve as backup in their absence.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality meals with attention to taste, presentation, temperature, and timely service.
• Support the development of seasonal menus and meal ideas.
• Train and support cooks and other culinary team members on proper preparation, cooking, plating, sanitation, and work procedures.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, labeling, dating, stocking, and rotation.
• Maintain food safety standards by checking and documenting food temperatures and sanitation requirements.
• Help manage food and labor resources while maintaining quality standards.
• Inspect food preparation and cooking equipment to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and proper operation.
• Assist with catering events and special functions as needed.
• Complete production sheets, recipes, order books, temperature logs, and other required documentation.
• Support the kitchen wherever needed, including cooking, preparing, and plating meals.
• Uphold PCSC’s Mission, Values, and Commitment Statement by providing compassionate Christian service.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and community emergency preparedness activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Fine dining cooking

Food safety

Intermediate computer skills

Valid SC driver’s license

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

The Village at Summerville by Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support our culinary team and deliver high-quality meals for residents. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will help lead daily kitchen operations, train staff, and ensure safety, quality, and timely service in a faith-based, resident-focused community.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in fine dining or hotel kitchens, a ServSafe credential, and the ability to work weekends and