Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO plans

Volunteer hours

Diversity & Belonging

Onsite medical centers

Growth opportunities

Education assistance & courses

Job summary

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our culinary team in our state‑of‑the‑art kitchens. You will help implement Signature Dining Programs, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for residents.

You will supervise scheduling, oversee food production, and uphold recipes, safety, and quality standards while supporting growth within our expanding communities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling and training of all culinary and utility staff. Oversees 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, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts.
• Oversees organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock.

Job description

Location:

Cedar Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living

Are you an experienced Sous Chef ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Join our team and help lead an exciting culinary program where your skills, creativity, and leadership make a difference every day. You’ll play a key role in bringing our Signature Dining Programs to life, featuring à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Work alongside a talented culinary team in state-of-the-art kitchens equipped with top-quality equipment , while helping mentor team members and deliver an exceptional dining experience for our residents. If you’re passionate about food, enjoy leading a team, and want the opportunity to grow your career in a rewarding environment, we’d love to have you join us.

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
• 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

How you will make an impact

• Supervises the scheduling and training 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

Compensation: $63,000 - $68,000 annually plus a generous performance bonus.

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

Cedar Crest is a beautiful 130-acre continuing care retirement community in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. 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. Cedar 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.