Senior Living Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menus

Holiday by Atria - Farmington; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Holiday by Atria - Farmington is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow menus, and ensure smooth kitchen operations in a supportive community environment.

The role requires at least 2 years in a full-service kitchen, strong English communication, and leadership experience. You’ll contribute to sanitation, safety, and high-quality service while handling inventory and payroll tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills.
• Experience mentoring and directing others.
• Ability to prepare and follow recipes.
• General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Basic Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and ensure smooth, safe kitchen operation.
• Review menus and production instructions and follow Holiday menus and recipes with portion control.
• Oversee food service setup and ensuring meals are attractively garnished and served on time.
• Follow food safety procedures and proper labeling, dating and storage of foods.
• Complete logs for refrigerator, freezer and production sheets promptly.
• Maintain sanitation standards and clean preparation and serving areas, equipment and surfaces.
• In absence of Executive Chef, supervise kitchen staff and overall operations.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve food-related concerns as needed.
• Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, invoices, inventory, and payroll if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Mentoring

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Holiday by Atria - Farmington is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow menus, and ensure smooth kitchen operations in a supportive community environment.

The role requires at least 2 years in a full-service kitchen, strong English communication, and leadership experience. You’ll contribute to sanitation, safety, and high-quality service while handling inventory and payroll tasks as needed.