Sous Chef

Highgate at Bozeman; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Employee referral bonuses

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Growth pathways

Job summary

Highgate at Bozeman is seeking a culinary leader to drive resident-centered dining, lead production and menu execution, and mentor kitchen teammates to maintain an organized, safe, and efficient kitchen.

Join a mission-driven team offering growth, competitive pay, and full benefits. Requirements include being 21+, ServeSafe certification (or able to obtain within 60 days), and passing a background check.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age
• ServeSafe certification or ability to obtain within 60 days
• Current negative TB test; able to pass a criminal background check
• Time management and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead production, plating, and presentation alongside Chef
• Support menu creation balancing nutrition, variety, and delight
• Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen teammates as assigned
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Engage residents to gather feedback and elevate experiences

Skills

Culinary leadership

Mentorship mindset

Calm leadership under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Customer service focus

Education

ServeSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days)

Job description

Compensation: $27.00–$29.00 per hour

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.

A community, not a facility. Highgate Senior Living takes a holistic, person-first approach and encourages independence. We treat residents and team members like family. This is your opportunity to support our mission and positively impact the lives of seniors and their families.

About the role

Help lead our culinary program to deliver memorable, resident-centered dining that nourishes body and soul.

You’ll support menu execution, train teammates, and keep the kitchen organized, safe, and efficient.

What you’ll do

• Lead production, plating, and presentation alongside the Chef
• Support menu creation balancing nutrition, variety, and delight
• Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen teammates as assigned
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Assist with purchasing, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Engage residents to gather feedback and elevate experiences

Skills & attributes

• Advanced culinary technique and creativity
• Calm leadership under pressure; strong organization
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Mentorship mindset; eager to teach and coach
• Customer service focus and adaptability

Relatable experience

• Culinary leadership roles in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels
• Programs serving seniors or vulnerable populations
• Internships or roles honing leadership and technique

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age
• ServeSafe (or able to obtain within 60 days)
• Current negative TB test; able to pass a criminal background check
• Time management and documentation skills

Why join Highgate

We offer more than a job—we offer a mission.

• 401(k) with matching
• Employee referral bonuses
• Competitive pay: $27–$29/hr
• Full benefits package
• Growth pathways and internal promotions
• Positive, inclusive, values-driven culture