Senior Living Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Creation

Cogir USA; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand (early access to pay)

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/VIson

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick Leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Dining Services leadership. You’ll supervise kitchen staff, oversee menu execution, and ensure meals meet quality and safety standards for residents.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, seasonal menus, and strong collaboration with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional resident dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary education preferred or equivalent experience.
• Serve Safe Manager certification and knowledge of sanitation codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with the Executive Chef and Dining Services team.
• Ensure resident satisfaction with top-notch dining experiences.
• Direct and manage kitchen and front-of-house staff within budget.

Skills

Experience (3+ years)

Supervisory experience

Knife handling

Dietary needs knowledge

Large-batch cooking

Creative culinary

Senior living/healthcare hospitality

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary education preferred

Serve Safe Manager cert

Job description

Cogir Senior Living seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Dining Services leadership. You’ll supervise kitchen staff, oversee menu execution, and ensure meals meet quality and safety standards for residents.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, seasonal menus, and strong collaboration with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional resident dining experiences.