Sous Chef

erickson; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

PTO

Volunteer hours

Diversity & inclusion

Onsite medical center

Food discount

Education assistance

Online courses

Job summary

Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations and elevate dining for residents. You will coach staff, manage production, and ensure food safety and quality while fostering hospitality and teamwork.

Position offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000 with a $7,500 sign-on bonus and an annual bonus opportunity; comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service kitchen experience.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience.
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervises scheduling, training, and discipline of culinary staff.
• Oversees daily kitchen production and timely resident meals.
• Directs preparation and service of all menu items with adherence to recipes and food safety.
• Oversees sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage, and loading dock.

Skills

3 years full-service experience

Supervisory & coaching

Weekend/holiday availability

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Location:

Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our culinary leadership team as a Sous Chef and play a key role in shaping an exceptional dining program. We're looking for an accomplished culinary professional with hands-on kitchen experience and a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop others. As a trusted leader, you'll help oversee daily operations, maintain elevated culinary standards, and foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and hospitality.

Compensation: Starting at $60,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience; plus annual bonus opportunity. $7,500 sign-on bonus!

What we offer

• Most restaurant team members finish shifts before 9pm, supporting better work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness reimbursement, health coaching, and telemedicine
• PTO plans along with company-paid volunteer hours (per state guidelines)
• Strong culture focused on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging
• Onsite medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care for team members 18+
• 30% discount on food and drinks, with additional savings on healthy meal options
• Career growth opportunities, education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses

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

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Brooksby Village is a beautiful 90-acre continuing care retirement community located in Peabody, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston. 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. Brooksby Village 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.