Senior Living Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Create from Scratch

Cogir USA; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogir USA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all daily kitchen operations for our senior living community. You will supervise kitchen and dining room staff, plan and prepare meals, and ensure adherence to dietary and safety standards.

The role emphasizes high-quality resident dining and cost-control within budget. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of kitchen experience, supervisory exposure, and a passion for senior care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary education is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler) certificate.
• 3+ years of food preparation in a full-service kitchen.
• 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Culinary Experience to run the department within budget.
• Ensure resident satisfaction with dining experiences.
• Direct and manage all back- and front-of-house staff.
• Maintain departmental documentation per state/federal regulations.
• Assist in menu planning and event catering.
• Maintain inventory control and purchasing as needed.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff.
• Cover shifts as needed.
• Prepare and cook meals per menus and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of cleaning supplies.

Skills

Food prep

Supervisory experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife handling

Dietary restrictions awareness

Large-batch cooking

Creativity in cooking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary education preferred

Serve Safe Manager certificate

Tools

Kitchen tools & equipment

Job description

Cogir USA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee all daily kitchen operations for our senior living community. You will supervise kitchen and dining room staff, plan and prepare meals, and ensure adherence to dietary and safety standards.

The role emphasizes high-quality resident dining and cost-control within budget. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of kitchen experience, supervisory exposure, and a passion for senior care.