Senior Living Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menus

Ivy Living; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation & holidays

Complimentary meals

Life insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ivy Living's Ellore Senior Living in California is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Culinary Services team and ensure outstanding dining for residents. This role oversees meal preparation, quality, and service while upholding all safety and regulatory standards.

The Sous Chef coordinates menu planning, food production, and staff guidance, ensuring timely service, portion control, and budget-conscious purchasing in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college courses in food service/management preferred.
• Prefer six (6) months of experience in a restaurant or similar environment as a Cook.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents have a high-quality dining experience through menu selection, meal prep, presentation, taste, and service.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and delivering all meals, including special events and activities.
• Prepare and serve food following sanitary regulations and policies; report incidents to the Culinary Services Director.
• Develop and implement culinary procedures to ensure timely service and proper temperatures.
• Ensure menu plans are followed and assist in determining food quality and quantity.
• Maintain portion control and reduce waste by managing supplies.
• In the absence of the Culinary Services Director, act as Department Manager for staffing and supervision.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and stocking; coordinate with the Director on product selection.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and proper storage and handling per regulations.
• Order food within budget and train staff to receive correct quantities and quality.
• Visit residents to tailor the Culinary Services Program to individual preferences.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Food service/management courses

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ivy Living's Ellore Senior Living in California is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Culinary Services team and ensure outstanding dining for residents. This role oversees meal preparation, quality, and service while upholding all safety and regulatory standards.

The Sous Chef coordinates menu planning, food production, and staff guidance, ensuring timely service, portion control, and budget-conscious purchasing in a senior living environment.