Senior Living Sous Chef — Lead Dining & Culinary Excellence

Living Care Lifestyles; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental + vision

Retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Education programs

Employee meals

Career growth

Hospitality culture

Job summary

Quail Park Communities in Visalia, CA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a Signature Dining team, delivering high‑quality, nutritious, and visually appealing meals for seniors. You’ll supervise kitchen staff, manage schedules, and ensure safety, sanitation, and on‑time service across multiple dining venues.

You will partner with the Director of Signature Dining to uphold standards, mentor cooks, and contribute to an exceptional resident dining experience with hospitality at the core.

Qualifications

• Culinary arts training or certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of food service experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Previous restaurant or senior living dining experience preferred.
• Experience working in multiple dining venues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Signature Dining to coordinate daily kitchen operations.
• Help develop kitchen schedules, assignments, and production plans.
• Lead, train, coach, and support culinary team members during assigned shifts.
• Provide hands‑on support with food preparation and cooking.
• Help ensure meals are prepared and served on time and according to established quality standards.
• Step in to support dining room operations when needed.
• Assist with department operations in the absence of the Director of Signature Dining or Dining Room Manager.
• Help maintain the culinary department within established budget guidelines.
• Assist with menu development and execution.
• Prepare meals that provide variety, flavor, visual appeal, and appropriate nutritional value for senior residents.
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented at a high standard.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, recipes, and kitchen equipment.
• Adapt food preparation as needed for dietary requirements and resident needs.
• Support culinary operations across multiple dining venues when applicable.
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, preparation, and temperature‑control procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas.
• Follow applicable OSHA, California Department of Public Health, local health department, and company requirements.
• Ensure team members understand and follow food safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Food preparation

Menu development

Quality control

Food safety

Organizational skills

Time management

Guest relations

Education

Culinary arts training or certification

Job description

Quail Park Communities in Visalia, CA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a Signature Dining team, delivering high‑quality, nutritious, and visually appealing meals for seniors. You’ll supervise kitchen staff, manage schedules, and ensure safety, sanitation, and on‑time service across multiple dining venues.

You will partner with the Director of Signature Dining to uphold standards, mentor cooks, and contribute to an exceptional resident dining experience with hospitality at the core.