Sous Chef

erickson; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

PTO

Volunteer hours

Diversity & inclusion

Onsite medical center

Dining discount

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Sous Chef at Ann’s Choice in Bucks County. You’ll lead culinary teams in state‑of‑the‑art kitchens, drive signature dining programs and ensure high quality resident meals with strict food safety. This role emphasizes teamwork, coaching, and operational excellence.

The position offers competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits, PTO, and growth opportunities within our expanding communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
• Weekend and holiday work availability may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot to cold areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling, training and discipline of culinary staff.
• Direct daily kitchen production to ensure timely resident meals.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen and storage areas.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Food production

Kitchen sanitation

Job description

Location: Ann’s Choice by Erickson Senior Living

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team in state-of-the‑art kitchens, using top‑notch equipment.

What we offer

• Compensation: starting at $62,000/annually + annual bonus potential
• 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.

Ann’s Choice is a beautiful 103-acre continuing care retirement community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. 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. Ann’s Choice 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.

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.