Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision packages

PTO plans and volunteer hours

Onsite medical centers and wellness

30% dining discount on-site

Education assistance and 6,000+ online

Job summary

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our state-of-the-art kitchens for Signature Dining Programs. You will mentor staff, oversee production, and ensure high-quality resident meals in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of full-service kitchen experience and 6 months of supervisory exposure, with the ability to work weekends and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
• 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

Full-service culinary experience

Weekend/holiday availability

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Location:

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens, using top-notch equipment.

What we offer

• Compensation: $60000 - $68000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus
• More predictable hours:Unlike traditional restaurants, senior living dining offers a much more consistent and predictable work schedule.
• Restaurant staff in senior living are out before 9 p.m., avoiding the late-night shifts and inconsistent hours typical of a restaurant environment.
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How you will make an impact

• 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

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required
• 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

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Ashby Ponds is a beautiful 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Ashby Ponds helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.