Senior Living Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Resident Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401K with company match

Free meals

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living invites applications for a Sous Chef. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, plan menus, and ensure meals meet dietary guidelines for residents. Emphasis on from-scratch preparation, consistency, and quality in a senior living setting.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage costs, inventory, safety, and sanitation while delivering a warm, engaging dining experience for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a full-service kitchen, following recipes and cooking from scratch.
• 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling.
• Understanding of senior dietary restrictions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Culinary Experience to run the department within budget.
• Ensure resident satisfaction with a top-notch dining experience.
• Direct and manage all back- and front-of-house staff.
• Maintain documentation according to regulations.
• Plan menus, prepare meals, and assist in catering events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knife handling

Culinary prep

Dietary restrictions

Large-batch cooking

Creativity

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education or equivalent

ServSafe Manager/food handler

Job description

Cogir Senior Living invites applications for a Sous Chef. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, plan menus, and ensure meals meet dietary guidelines for residents. Emphasis on from-scratch preparation, consistency, and quality in a senior living setting.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage costs, inventory, safety, and sanitation while delivering a warm, engaging dining experience for residents and their families.