Senior Living Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Dining

Thomas Cuisine; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Job summary

Thomas Cuisine is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-volume culinary program in a senior living community in Dallas, TX. You will oversee multiple dining outlets, including an upscale restaurant and resident dining, while guiding the culinary team and maintaining exceptional food quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a strong focus on food safety, and the ability to manage production for 300–500 meals daily.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience in elevated, high-volume, multi-outlet environments.
• Experience in leading culinary teams and providing direction during service.
• Strong knowledge of sauces, proteins, vegetables, starches, and various techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations across multiple dining outlets, producing hundreds of meals per day for residents and supporting catering events.
• Coach and motivate culinary team, ensuring teamwork, accountability and quality.
• Oversee kitchen operations in absence of Executive Sous Chef and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Team coaching

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Thomas Cuisine is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-volume culinary program in a senior living community in Dallas, TX. You will oversee multiple dining outlets, including an upscale restaurant and resident dining, while guiding the culinary team and maintaining exceptional food quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a strong focus on food safety, and the ability to manage production for 300–500 meals daily.