Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality of life

Medical, dental and vision packages

PTO and volunteer hours

Diversity and inclusion culture

Onsite medical centers

Discount on food and drinks

Growth opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living, Wind Crest, Highlands Ranch, CO, is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our Signature Dining Programs. You will supervise a kitchen team, oversee food production, and ensure high standards in service, safety, and meal quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and the ability to manage busy, high‑volume environments in a senior living community. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits support a long‑term career with Erickson Senior

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full‑service experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff.
• Oversees daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service.
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, food safety, and dietary restrictions.
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Food preparation

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in state‑of‑the‑art kitchens, using top‑notch equipment.

Location: Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in state‑of‑the‑art kitchens, using top‑notch equipment.

What We Offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

Compensation

$58,000 to $75,000 a year, plus up to 8% yearly bonus

How You Will Make An Impact

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 3 years full‑service experience required
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers

Application Deadline: 10/31/2026

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84‑acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well‑being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work‑life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.