Sous Chef

Tutera Senior Living and Health Care; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to deliver high-quality meals for residents at The Village at Mission Senior Living & Healthcare. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure culinary standards, portion control, and waste minimization while maintaining a clean, sanitary environment.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of large-scale cooking experience, strong communication, and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Two years of chef experience in a large-scale operation preferred.
• Prior dietary experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional image in appearance and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food items are prepared to culinary standards for residents.
• Inspect logs, cooking equipment, storage rotation, and service areas regularly.
• Maintain sanitation and area cleanliness; ensure foot safety.
• Assist in leading the culinary team during daily operations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Waste reduction

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

The Village at Mission Senior Living & Healthcare

Sous Chef

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring all food items are prepared to culinary standards and provide residents with an exceptional dining experience while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. The Sous Chef will also inspect all aspects of the culinary service, including logs, cooking equipment, storage rotation, and food service regularly to ensure they are up-to-date, clean, and sanitary. This role will perform area sanitation tasks, including cleaning of all cooking equipment and workstations, and ensure foot safety is performed at all times. As a Sous Chef, you will also assist in leading the culinary team in day-to-day operation.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience as a chef in a large-scale cooking operation preferred
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best health care rockstar they can be!

Benefits

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

Job ID: 2026-18976