Sous Chef

Life Enriching Communities; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis/

Disability benefits

Generous PTO

Retirement Fund with Company Match

On-Site Gym

Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities

Supportive team culture

Work that makes a difference

Job summary

Life Enriching Communities is hiring a dedicated Sous Chef for Concord Reserve in Westlake, OH. This full-time role supports dining services and leads kitchen operations for residents, ensuring timely, high-quality meals.

Ideal candidates have a culinary background with ServSafe certification and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in senior living or related facilities, with strong customer service orientation and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training; ACF certification preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a senior living, hospital, hotel, or similar facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversees efficient kitchen operation in absence of Dining Services Director and Executive Chef.
• Prepares or directs food production using established procedures and recipes.
• Ensures availability of supplies and proper food handling; sets up steam table and serves meals.
• Monitors quality, sanitation, logs, and daily hygiene; HACCP compliance.
• Plans production to align with meal serving hours; maintains a clean work area.
• Reports equipment needs and ensures correct food portions and temperature checks.

Skills

Service orientation

Team leadership

Dining operations

Staff training

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts training

ACF certification

Tools

Serv Safe Certification

HACCP training

Job description

Careers with purpose for people with passion

Now Hiring

Position:Sous Chef

Location: Concord Reserve

2116 Dover Center Rd.

Westlake, OH

Job Id:4614

# of Openings:1

Sous Chef

Role Information
Location:Concord Reserve 2116 Dover Center Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145
Schedule: Full-Time: 11:00am-7:30pm

Who We Are
Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities. Our values of respect, innovation, spirituality, and excellence guide everything we do, fostering a sense of extended family and teamwork within our community. Our residents are exceptional and kind, and our dedicated associates deliver a high level of service with grace and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

What You’ll Love About Working Here
At Life Enriching Communities, we believe exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Alongside our warm and welcoming environment, we offer a package of:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
• A supportive team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference
• Excellent patient care ratios that support quality time with residents

You, our Ideal Candidate
You are a service-oriented and experienced dining professional with a passion for leading and mentoring others. You model exceptional service, have a strong understanding of dining operations, and bring enthusiasm to training and supporting team members while ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef
• Prepares or directs preparation of food served using established production procedures and recipes
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems
  • Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation
  • Set steam table; serves or ensures proper serving of food for dining room or nursing unit.
  • Produces quality products in a timely manner. Continually monitors food quality and presentation.
• Follows all HACCP protocols and complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards including daily and weekly completion of logs. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item. Maintains storage areas.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor
• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders. Preps food as necessary.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training. A Culinary Arts Degree or certification by ACF preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification is required
• A minimum of 3 years related production and supervisory experience in a continuing care retirement community, hospital, hotel, restaurant, or similar facility.
• Must possess a customer service background and orientation
• HACCP training preferred.

Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

Whether you have years of experience in senior living or are new to the industry, LEC is looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of older adults.We’re committed to providing our associates with career advancement opportunities, generous benefits, and an environment that supports, engages, and empowers.

We have great benefits

Becoming an associate of Life Enriching Communities offers you a wide range of benefits.