Sous Chef

Covenant Place of Sumter; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covenant Place of Sumter is seeking a Sous Chef to provide strong kitchen leadership, support the Executive Chef, and ensure high-quality meals for residents and guests in a senior living community in Sumter, SC.

You will help plan, prepare, and plate meals while ensuring nutrition standards, dietary needs, and safety guidelines are met to create a positive dining experience that enhances residents’ quality of life.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and dietary restrictions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate on menu planning, incorporating resident preferences and dietary requirements.
• Monitor food inventory, place orders, and manage stock rotation to minimize waste.
• Uphold regulatory standards and ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Step in to lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Contribute to a welcoming and efficient dining experience that reflects ALG Senior’s standards of excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Menu planning

Inventory management

Sanitation

Flex hours

Education

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Job description

Why Join Us?

We foster a culture of compassion, leadership, and growth—for our residents and our team. We offer:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

Role Overview

The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in planning, preparing, and serving high-quality meals to residents and guests. This position ensures compliance with nutrition standards, dietary needs, and safety guidelines while helping to create a positive dining experience that enhances the overall quality of life in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring proper food handling and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate on menu planning, incorporating resident preferences and dietary requirements.
• Monitor food inventory, place orders, and manage stock rotation to minimize waste.
• Uphold regulatory standards and ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Step in to lead the kitchen team in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Contribute to a welcoming and efficient dining experience that reflects ALG Senior’s standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and dietary restrictions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred but not required.
• Passion for providing excellent service and creating meaningful experiences for residents.