Senior Sous Chef - On-Site Senior Living Kitchen

NewBridge on the Charles, Inc.; Bloomfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,893 - 34,853; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is hiring a Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef I to lead hands-on food preparation for daily menus and special diets. You will ensure proper portioning, temperature control, and presentation across meals, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and banquets, while maintaining sanitation standards and safety compliance.

The role requires at least 3 years of cooking experience, High School diploma preferred, and ServSafe certification (to be obtained within 6 months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred and ServSafe certification required or to be obtained within 6 months.
• 3 years cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and Kosher regulations.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on production and presentation of entrees, vegetables, salads, and desserts.
• Pull and thaw frozen foods according to schedule.
• Hold and serve food at proper temperatures with appealing presentation.
• Assist in firing daily food production and manage portions per menus.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and rotation of walk-in items.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and comply with safety regulations.
• Log temperatures and report deviations to management.

Skills

Knife skills

English communication

Food temperature knowledge

Ingredient measurement

Judgment and initiative

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma preferred

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife is hiring a Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef I to lead hands-on food preparation for daily menus and special diets. You will ensure proper portioning, temperature control, and presentation across meals, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and banquets, while maintaining sanitation standards and safety compliance.

The role requires at least 3 years of cooking experience, High School diploma preferred, and ServSafe certification (to be obtained within 6 months).