Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental and vision plans

PTO + volunteer hours

Onsite medical centers

Food & beverage discount

Education assistance & courses

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living seeks a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for Emerson Lakes in Lakewood Ranch, FL. You will oversee staff, ensure high-quality, à la minute dining, and uphold safety and sanitation standards in a state-of-the-art kitchen.

You will contribute to Signature Dining Programs, collaborate with a talented team, and help shape the dining culture for residents across care levels in a premier continuing care retirement community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, training, and discipline of culinary staff.
• Manage daily kitchen production and timely resident meals.
• Direct preparation and service of all menu items per recipes and food safety standards.
• Oversee sanitation of dining rooms, kitchens, storage, and loading dock.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Availability to work weekends

Job description

Location

Emerson Lakes by Erickson Senior Living

We are seeking a dynamic and driven culinary professional to play a key leadership role in the grand opening of Emerson Lakes one of Erickson Senior Living’s most highly anticipated new communities in beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

As a Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in delivering our innovative Signature Dining Programs, featuring à la minute cooking, chef-inspired cuisine, and an elevated dining experience for residents. Working alongside a talented and dedicated culinary team, you will help create exceptional meals in state-of-the-art kitchens equipped with industry-leading technology and top-of-the-line equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact, showcase your culinary expertise, and help shape the dining culture of a brand-new community from the very beginning.

Emerson Lakes will be a premier, state-of-the‑art continuing care retirement community designed to serve more than 1,500 residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. This gated community will feature an impressive array of amenities, including multiple restaurants, a stunning outdoor swimming pool, a cutting‑edge fitness center, an onsite medical center, and much more.

Join us in shaping a thriving, engaging and high‑quality living experience for the residents who will call Emerson Lakes home.

What We Offer

• Compensation: commensurate with experience starting at $58,000.00 per year plus annual bonus.
• 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
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• 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, training, and discipline 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

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

Please read: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website: https://info/flclearinghouse.com

Emerson Lakes is a beautiful 46‑acre continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. 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. Emerson Lakes 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. 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.