Sous Chef

Life Enriching Communities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Fund with Company Match

On-Site Gym

State-of-the-art facilities

Supportive team culture

Work that makes a difference

Job summary

Life Enriching Communities is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for Wesley Glen in Columbus, OH. This full-time role supports dining services leadership, ensures high-quality resident meals, and mentors kitchen staff.

Required are culinary training and ServSafe certification with HACCP knowledge, plus 3+ years supervisory experience in senior care, hospital, or related settings. Great benefits and a collaborative team culture await.

Qualifications

• Requires Serv Safe Certification and HACCP knowledge.
• Culinary Arts training or degree preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant or similar.
• Customer service background and orientation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient kitchen operations in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef.
• Prepare or direct preparation of food using established procedures and recipes.
• Determine quantities of food and supplies needed using production systems.
• Ensure availability of supplies and proper substitutions with adequate lead time.
• Set steam table and serve or supervise serving of food for dining areas.
• Maintain food quality and presentation; monitor throughout service.
• Follow HACCP protocols and sanitation standards; complete logs as required.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain equipment; report maintenance needs.
• Plan production to coordinate with meal serving hours to preserve quality and timing.
• Oversee monthly inventory systems management.

Skills

Serv Safe Certification

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Food preparation

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts training

ACF certification (preferred)

Job description

Careers with purpose for people with passion

Now Hiring

Position:Sous Chef

Location: Wesley Glen

5155 N High St.

Columbus, OH

Job Id:4540

# of Openings:1

Sous Chef

Role Information
Location:Wesley Glen, 5155 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214
Schedule: Full-Time: 10:00am -6:30pm, including every other weekend

Who We Are
Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities. Our values of respect, innovation, spirituality, and excellence guide everything we do, fostering a sense of extended family and teamwork within our community. Our residents are exceptional and kind, and our dedicated associates deliver a high level of service with grace and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

What You’ll Love About Working Here
At Life Enriching Communities, we believe exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Alongside our warm and welcoming environment, we offer a package of:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
• A supportive team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference
• Excellent patient care ratios that support quality time with residents

You, our Ideal Candidate
You are a service-oriented and experienced dining professional with a passion for leading and mentoring others. You model exceptional service, have a strong understanding of dining operations, and bring enthusiasm to training and supporting team members while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef
• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and recipes.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
  • Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
  • Set steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for dining room or nursing unit
  • Produces quality products in a timely manner. Continually monitors food quality and presentation
• Follows all HACCP protocols and complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards including daily and weekly completion of logs. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
  • Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation
  • Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Stores food properly and safely, manages labeling and dating daily, with follow up on staff discrepancies. Maintains storage areas
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders. Preps food as necessary.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and presentation of food are preserved.
  • Completes food temperature checks before service for each meal period
• Oversee monthly inventory systems management process

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training. A Culinary Arts Degree or certification by ACF preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification is required
• A minimum of 3 years related production and supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant or similar facility.
• Must possess a customer service background and orientation
• HACCP training preferred

Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug-free and

Whether you have years of experience in senior living or are new to the industry, LEC is looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of older adults.We’re committed to providing our associates with career advancement opportunities, generous benefits, and an environment that supports, engages, and empowers.

We have great benefits

Becoming an associate of Life Enriching Communities offers you a wide range of benefits.