Sous Chef

Monarch Estates; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health & dental

401(k) matching

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Meals provided

Uniforms

Employee assistance

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living in Auburn, AL is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead our dietary team and support the Executive Chef in menu planning, food safety, and cost control.

You will ensure quality plating, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain inventory while upholding high standards of service for our residents. Weekend/evening shifts required; competitive pay and benefits accompany this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of Sous Chef experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must maintain current Food Services Sanitation certificate.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Competent in organizational, time management skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to dietary/kitchen team and support the Executive Chef.
• Assist in controlling food costs.
• Assist in maintaining controls and security of all food items and supplies in storage.
• Assist in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meal production, preparing and coordinating.
• Assist in managing the meal service; receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance; ensuring correct portioning and plate presentation of all menu items.
• Record and maintain Food Safety Equipment Records and Food Safety Temperature Records.
• Perform and assist in the rotation (FIFO – First In First Out) inventory and security of such food and supplies in the correct storage area.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Supervisory experience

Time management

Judgment & problem solving

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Food Services Sanitation certificate

Job description

Provincial Senior Living proudly manages lifestyle-driven Independent Living communities across the United States, united by a shared purpose to enrich the lives of seniors and Team Members alike. Serving thousands of residents and families in more than 13,000 units, we operate with a deep commitment to our foundational Pillars of Excellence, ensuring personalized care, hospitality, and lasting connection. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., Provincial communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. Provincial is a place where purpose and culture come together to create meaningful work and extraordinary career pathways. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, helping every team member build a fulfilling and purpose-rich career.

We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Sous Chef to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision to dietary/kitchen team and supporting the Executive Chef
• Assist in controlling food costs
• Assist in maintaining controls and security of all food items and supplies in storage
• Assist in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meal production, preparing and coordinating
• Assist in managing the meal service; receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance; ensuring correct portioning and plate presentation of all menu items
• Record and maintain Food Safety Equipment Records and Food Safety Temperature Records
• Perform and assist in the rotation (FIFO – First In First Out) inventory and security of such food and supplies in the correct storage area.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ Sous Chef experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must maintain current Food Services Sanitation certificate
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Competent in organizational, time management skills
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work weekends, evening and flexible hours

EOE D/V