Sous Chef

Heritage Communities; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same Day Pay

Paid Time Off

Free Meal

Medical Benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Ongoing Training

Home-like Workplace

Assistance Fund

Discounts

Job summary

Heritage Pointe in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead hands-on kitchen operations in our senior living community. You will assist with menu development, food preparation, and inventory management, ensuring high standards for flavor, texture, and presentation.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year cooking experience in high-volume settings, a valid Food Handler's Card, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and professional appearance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years cooking experience, preferably in senior living or high-volume settings.
• A valid Food Handler's Card where required by state regulations.
• Strong communication skills, able to read recipes, labels, and adjust serving sizes.
• Commitment to professional appearance and safety, including uniform, slip-resistant shoes and gloves as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Dining in staff scheduling and coverage.
• Prepare meals and items per recipes, using multiple methods, maintain flavor, texture, presentation, and temperature.
• Assist with menu and recipe modifications based on trends, costs, dietary restrictions, and resident preferences.
• Help manage kitchen inventory and ordering to minimize waste.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen in line with food safety guidelines.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food Handler Card

Communication skills

Safety & sanitation

Professional appearance

Job description

• Employee Type Full-time - Hourly

Make Lives Better, Build Your Future: Join Heritage Pointe as a Sous Chef!

At Heritage Communities, you’re more than your title — you’re a vital part of a team that truly values every contribution. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow in your career, we offer a workplace where you’re supported, appreciated, and empowered to thrive as you improve the lives of others in our senior living communities.

What You’ll Do:

As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a hands-on role in improving the lives of our residents by:

• Assisting the Director of Dining in developing a staff schedule for all dining staff and helping find coverage as necessary.
• Preparing meals and menu items according to company recipes, using various methods (baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, grilling), and ensuring high standards of food flavor, seasoning, texture, presentation, and temperature.
• Assisting with menu and recipe modification based on food trends, costs, seasonal availability, dietary restrictions, and resident preferences.
• Assisting with managing kitchen inventory and ordering supplies to minimize waste.
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and sanitary kitchen in line with all food safety guidelines.
• Building positive relationships with residents, their families, and team members .

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 1+ years of cooking experience, ideally in senior living or a similar high-volume setting (preferred).
• A valid Food Handler's Card where required by state regulations.
• Strong communication skills, with expertise in reading recipes, labels, and adjusting serving sizes.
• Commitment to professional appearance and safety, including wearing a proper uniform, slip-resistant shoes, and gloves as required.

Summary

Why Choose Heritage Communities?

At Heritage Communities, with 25 locations across 6 states, you’ll find a place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact every day. We live by our core values — Trust, Respect, Compassion, Fun, and Always Learning — and we’re here to support you like a true team.

What’s In It for You?

• Same Day Pay – because your time matters.
• Paid Time Off – 2 weeks for full-time, 1 week for part-time in your first year.
• Free Meal Every Shift – enjoy a warm meal on us.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision – with low co-pays.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 5% Match
• Tuition Assistance – up to $8,000/year for you, $2,500 for family members.
• Ongoing Training & Support – featuring diverse learning styles and mentorship opportunities.
• A Workplace That Feels Like Home – positive, team-first culture.
• Employee Assistance Fund, Discounts and more!
• Community Address 16811 Burdette St, Omaha, NE 68116