Sous Chef

Dallas Retirement Village; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Every Day Pay

403(b) Match

PTO + Holidays

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Day Care

Leadership development

Professional development

Job summary

Dallas Retirement Village in Dallas, OR is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and mentor culinary staff. You will supervise cooks, ensure food quality and safety, manage production and storage, and support purchasing and inventory while collaborating with the Executive Chef.

You will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents, guests, and staff, with a culture of teamwork and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional cooking experience in a full-service operation.
• Minimum one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a culinary environment.
• Experience preparing scratch-made foods in a high-volume setting.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification required.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP guidelines, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff, mentoring and training team members.
• Assist with performance management and oversee food production and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Maintain food safety documentation and monitor inventory and purchasing support.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Dining Services leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team supervision

Menu planning

Scratch-made cooking

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe

Communication

Job description

Dallas Retirement Village | Dallas, OR

NO LATE NIGHTS! Kitchen closes by 7:30 PM

We’re looking for an experienced culinary leader who is passionate about exceptional food, kitchen operations, team development, and creating outstanding dining experiences.

Dallas Retirement Village | Dallas, OR

NO LATE NIGHTS! Kitchen closes by 7:30 PM

We’re looking for an experienced culinary leader who is passionate about exceptional food, kitchen operations, team development, and creating outstanding dining experiences.

At Dallas Retirement Village, our Sous Chef serves as a key leader within the Dining Services team. This position supports daily kitchen operations, supervises culinary staff, ensures food safety compliance, and helps deliver high-quality meals to residents, guests, and employees. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to maintain operational excellence while fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.

If you're an experienced culinary professional who enjoys mentoring others, leading by example, and producing exceptional food, we'd love to meet you.

The Sous Chef assists in overseeing kitchen operations while ensuring food quality, safety, efficiency, and exceptional service. Responsibilities include supervising cooks and kitchen staff, mentoring and training team members, assisting with performance management, overseeing food production and storage areas, ensuring compliance with HACCP guidelines and food safety regulations, maintaining sanitation standards, monitoring inventory and supply levels, assisting with purchasing and ordering, inspecting deliveries for quality and temperature control, maintaining food safety documentation, and supporting daily kitchen operations. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef, Dining Services leadership team, and culinary staff to provide residents and guests with exceptional dining experiences every day.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Every Day Pay!
• 403(b) with company match
• PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Daily Pay options available
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Day Care
• Supportive leadership team
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

What You Bring

• Minimum two years of professional cooking experience in a full-service food service operation
• Minimum one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a culinary environment
• Experience preparing scratch-made foods in a high-volume setting
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification required
• Strong knowledge of HACCP guidelines, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing culinary staffKnowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Professional, dependable, and quality-focused approach

Who This Is For

This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Enjoys leading and developing culinary teams
• Takes pride in producing high-quality food
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Values food safety, organization, and consistency
• Enjoys balancing hands-on cooking with leadership responsibilities
• Wants to make a meaningful impact on residents' daily lives

You’re not just preparing meals—you’re helping lead a culinary team that creates dining experiences residents look forward to every day. Through leadership, mentorship, and culinary excellence, you'll play a critical role in the success of our Dining Services department.