Sous Chef

Integral Senior Living; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and holidays (full-time)

Comprehensive benefit package (health,

Dental, vision, life and disability

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Integral Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in California. This role supervises the dietary/kitchen staff and supports the Executive Chef, helping manage meal preparation, portioning, and presentation for residents.

You will assist with food cost controls, storage security, and strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Weekend and evening availability is required to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Two years of Sous Chef experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must maintain current Food Services Sanitation certificate.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to dietary/kitchen team and support the Executive Chef.
• Assist in controlling food costs.
• Assist in maintaining controls and security of all food items and supplies in storage.
• Assist in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meal production, preparing and coordinating.
• Assist in managing the meal service; receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance; ensuring correct portioning and plate presentation of all menu items.
• Record and maintain Food Safety Equipment Records and Food Safety Temperature Records.
• Perform FIFO inventory and security of food and supplies in storage.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Supervisory experience

Time management

Judgment & problem solving

Weekend/evening flexibility

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Food Services Sanitation certificate

Job description

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving thousands of residents and families throughout the region. Guided by our foundational \"Culture Keepers\", we cultivate purpose-driven environments where residents thrive and Team Members feel valued, empowered, and supported.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the nation, our communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022-2026. At ISL, purpose fuels every role, culture inspires every team, and continuous growth shapes every career. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Sous Chef to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to dietary/kitchen team and supporting the Executive Chef
• Assist in controlling food costs
• Assist in maintaining controls and security of all food items and supplies in storage
• Assist in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meal production, preparing and coordinating
• Assist in managing the meal service; receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance; ensuring correct portioning and plate presentation of all menu items
• Record and maintain Food Safety Equipment Records and Food Safety Temperature Records
• Perform and assist in the rotation - FIFO - First In First Out inventory and security of such food and supplies in the correct storage area.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' Sous Chef experience
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must maintain current Food Services Sanitation certificate
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• Competent in organizational, time management skills
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work weekends, evening and flexible hours

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1009598