Sous Chef

Givens Communities; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Educational assistance

Professional development

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Givens Aldersgate is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to lead our dining team and craft nutritious, flavorful meals for residents. The role rotates between morning and late afternoon shifts, with weekend duties as part of a rotating schedule.

You will develop seasonal menus, maintain high standards of taste and presentation, and collaborate with dietitians to meet residents’ nutritional needs while ensuring a warm, restaurant-style dining experience.

Qualifications

• Requires culinary degree or extensive professional kitchen experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership culinary experience.
• Strong knowledge of wellness-focused cuisine and dietary accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal health-conscious menus.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality.
• Maintain a warm, restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Engage with residents to understand preferences for dining.
• Oversee food prep and ensure safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain inventory and work with vendors for quality ingredients.
• Adhere to senior living dietary regulations and special meals.
• Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with dietitians to address residents’ nutritional needs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Wellness-focused cuisine

Dietary accommodations

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $58,000 USD to $61,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Dining Services GE
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SOUSC001475

Description

Why join Givens?Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes a culture of inclusiveness and belonging by aligning our words with actions, so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

We also have some pretty great benefits:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage!!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 days of PTO before your 90 days
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities

Givens Aldersgate is looking for a full-time Sous Chef to support our culinary leadership team. In this role you will craft nutritious, flavorful, and high-quality meals that enhance the lives of our residents. The schedule for this role will rotate between 9 am -6 pm and 10:30 am to close along with rotating weekends.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the development and execution of seasonal health-conscious menus
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and quality of meals served
• Maintain a warm, welcoming dining atmosphere that reflects restaurant-style hospitality
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences and personalized dining experience
• Oversee food preparation and ensure compliance with safety sanitation standards
• Maintain inventory and work with vendors to source high quality ingredients
• Maintain adherence to senior living dietary regulations and special meal accommodations
• Train, mentor, and support kitchen staff
• Collaborate with Dietitians and healthcare professions to accommodate residents’ nutritional needs

What you’ll need:

• Culinary Degree or extensive professional kitchen experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a leadership culinary role
• Strong knowledge of wellness-focused cuisine and specialized dietary accommodations

Compensation is $58,000 - $61,000 per year, based on background and experience

Still curious about what Givens is all about?It's kind of a long story ,but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already havefive communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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