Senior Living Sous Chef - Lead Scratch Kitchens

Cogir Senior Living; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Free meals

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for our community restaurant. You will supervise kitchen and dining staff, manage menu execution, and ensure meals meet high standards of quality and safety.

Working with the Director of Culinary Experience, you will plan menus, control costs, train staff, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering a consistently exceptional dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary education is preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certificate) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) to run the department efficiently and effectively within budget.
• Ensure resident satisfaction through a top-notch dining experience.
• Direct and manage all back- and front-of-the-house staff.
• Maintain all departmental documentation according to state and federal regulations.
• Assist in the planning and execution of all menus and meal preparation, department and family events, and catering functions.
• Maintain inventory control of food, alcohol, supplies, and equipment, and purchase as necessary.
• Assist in the recruitment efforts for the department, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff.
• Cover shifts resulting from call-offs.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Supervisory

Knife skills

Dietary restrictions

Large-batch cooking

Creative cooking

Senior living exp

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education

Serve Safe Manager

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Owings Mills, MD is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for our community restaurant. You will supervise kitchen and dining staff, manage menu execution, and ensure meals meet high standards of quality and safety.

Working with the Director of Culinary Experience, you will plan menus, control costs, train staff, and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations while delivering a consistently exceptional dining experience for residents.