Sous Chef

Pruitthealth Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A prominent healthcare catering service in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and manage culinary operations. The ideal candidate will have exceptional culinary skills and strong leadership experience in a high-end, fast-paced kitchen. Responsibilities include training staff, overseeing service execution, and ensuring food safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary, health benefits, and advancement opportunities. Join our family-focused team dedicated to excellence in culinary service.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and organizational abilities.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Food safety certification preferred.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement and continued culinary development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with kitchen operations.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff.
• Train and mentor kitchen team to improve skills.
• Conduct daily lineups and assist with onboarding and retention of top culinary talent.
• Ensure smooth service execution during all meal periods.
• Oversee mise en place, prep schedules, and line setup for accuracy and readiness.
• Enforce health and safety protocols, food handling standards, and cleanliness requirements.
• Foster a positive, disciplined, and respectful kitchen culture.
• Maintain composure and leadership during high-volume service periods.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Training and mentoring

Ability to work under pressure

Education

ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification

Job description

👨🍳 Sous Chef – Culinary Excellence at Oaks Whitaker Glen (CCRC)

About the Role

The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in our high‑end, cook‑from‑scratch kitchen, assisting the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of culinary operations. This position requires refined culinary skills, strong leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional food and service. The Sous Chef ensures consistency, creativity, and excellence in every dish while fostering a culture of teamwork, efficiency, and professionalism.

• ✅ Support the Executive Chef in overseeing day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
• ✅ Lead and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes, standards, and presentation.
• ✅ Train and mentor cooks, prep staff, and dishwashers to improve skills and performance.
• ✅ Conduct daily lineups and assist with onboarding and retention of top culinary talent.
• 🍽 Ensure smooth service execution during all meal periods.
• 🥗 Oversee mise en place, prep schedules, and line setup for accuracy and readiness.
• 🧼 Enforce health and safety protocols, food handling standards, and cleanliness requirements.
• 🤝 Foster a positive, disciplined, and respectful kitchen culture.
• 📋 Maintain composure and leadership during high‑volume service periods.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership, training, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced, upscale environment.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for advancement and continued culinary development.

Why Join Us?

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

👉 Apply Now to start your culinary journey at Oaks Whitaker Glen!

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.