Signature Dining Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Team

Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO and volunteer hours

Discount on meals

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and leadership skills to support our Signature Dining Programs, including à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You will work in state-of-the-art kitchens with a dedicated team and top-notch equipment.

We offer a competitive compensation package ($55,000 - $65,000) and comprehensive benefits, plus growth opportunities as we expand our communities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-service kitchen experience.
• Minimum 6 months supervisory and coaching experience.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Food preparation

Job description

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and leadership skills to support our Signature Dining Programs, including à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You will work in state-of-the-art kitchens with a dedicated team and top-notch equipment.

We offer a competitive compensation package ($55,000 - $65,000) and comprehensive benefits, plus growth opportunities as we expand our communities.