Sous Chef

625 Brooksby Village, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

PTO + volunteer hours

Onsite medical centers

Food discount 30%

Career growth opportunities

Education assistance

Certification reimbursement

Online course access

Job summary

Brooksby Village, part of Erickson Senior Living, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and elevate our dining program for residents. You will coach, motivate, and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards and exceptional hospitality.

Minimum 3 years of full-service kitchen experience and at least 6 months of supervisory work are required. A $7,500 sign-on bonus and strong benefits are offered, with a flexible path for career growth within the Erickson Senior Living network.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service kitchen experience.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory/coaching experience.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift/move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervises scheduling, training, and discipline of culinary staff.
• Oversees culinary functions in Chef’s absence, including staffing and food production.
• Manages daily kitchen production and timely resident meal service.
• Directs menu item preparation with adherence to recipes, safety, and quality.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Supervisory experience

Team motivation

Food safety

Food preparation

Job description

Location

Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living Join our culinary leadership team as a Sous Chef and play a key role in shaping an exceptional dining program. We're looking for an accomplished culinary professional with hands-on kitchen experience and a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop others. As a trusted leader, you'll help oversee daily operations, maintain elevated culinary standards, and foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and hospitality.

Compensation

• Starting at $60,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience; plus annual bonus opportunity.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus!

What we offer

• Most restaurant team members finish shifts before 9pm, supporting better work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness reimbursement, health coaching, and telemedicine
• PTO plans along with company-paid volunteer hours (per state guidelines)
• Strong culture focused on diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging
• Onsite medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care for team members 18+
• 30% discount on food and drinks, with additional savings on healthy meal options
• Career growth opportunities, education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses

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.

About the community

Brooksby Village is a beautiful 90-acre continuing care retirement community located in Peabody, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston. 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. Brooksby Village 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, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Why join us

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.