Sous Chef

Sunrise Senior Living; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Program

Paid time off

Sick time

Holiday pay

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while upholding high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The role focuses on delivering quality dining experiences, supervising staff, and ensuring regulatory readiness within a compassionate senior living environment.

You will engage with residents to monitor satisfaction, manage portions and palettes across therapeutic diets, and

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and presentation
• Support supervision and coaching of dining team members
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and therapeutic diet compliance
• Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls
• Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs
• Enforce HACCP and food safety standards
• Support special events, banquets, and catering
• Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Sous Chef, you support the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while maintaining high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee daily food production and presentation
• Support supervision and coaching of dining team members
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and therapeutic diet compliance
• Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls
• Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs
• Enforce HACCP and food safety standards
• Support special events, banquets, and catering
• Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

You help drive food quality, kitchen efficiency, and team performance while supporting regulatory readiness.

Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Operations and Deliver High-Quality Dining Experiences

Sous Chef | Kitchen Manager | Culinary | Food Service | Dining Services | Food Safety | Hospitality

Pay Range: 25.45 - 31.85

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement

In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®