Sous Chef

Life Enriching Communities; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Retirement match

On-site gym

Advancement opportunities

Modern facilities

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work

Great resident care focus

Job summary

Life Enriching Communities is seeking a service-oriented dining leader to oversee kitchen operations in a senior living setting. You will mentor staff, ensure high-quality meals, and maintain safety standards while coordinating with directors to provide excellent resident dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a Culinary Arts background, Serv Safe certification, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in relevant facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training.
• Serv Safe Certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or similar facility.
• HACCP training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in absence of Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of food using established procedures and recipes.
• Determine amounts of food and supplies needed using production systems.
• Ensure supplies and substitutions are available in time for prep.
• Set steam table and ensure proper serving in dining areas.
• Maintain food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Follow HACCP and sanitation standards; logs and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Dining operations

Customer service

Education

Culinary Arts degree or cert.

Job description

Role Information

Location: Twin Lakes 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242

Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours per week including rotating weekends

Shifts Available

• 6:00am - 2:00pm, including every other weekend
• 12:00pm-8:00pm, 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

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
• Advancement opportunities
• 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.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item. Maintains storage areas.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• 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 appearance of food are preserved.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.

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 tobacco-free workplace.