Sous Chef I — Lead & Elevate Senior Living Kitchen

Cascades Verdae; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmore of Tega Cay is seeking a Sou Chef I to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume senior living kitchen. You will supervise cooks and staff, oversee hot and cold item preparation, and ensure safe, delicious meals that meet dietary and resident expectations.

The role requires extensive kitchen experience, a Safe Serve certification, and the ability to train team members while maintaining high quality, safety standards, and clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of food preparation experience in a high-volume dining services venue with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in a senior living environment preferred.
• Possess and maintain Safe Serve certification.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and safety protocols and regulations.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions in a recipe.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support daily culinary operations to ensure efficient preparation, production, and service of meals.
• Supervise and provide direction to cooks, utility aides, and other culinary team members.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of hot and cold items, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Plan and execute menu production while accommodating dietary requirements and resident needs.
• Ensure food products meet standards for taste, appearance, temperature, and portion control.
• Conduct routine QA checks by tasting and evaluating food during preparation and service periods.
• Monitor food safety practices, temperature checks, sanitation procedures, and production records.
• Maintain knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards and enforce protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Kitchen supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year culinary degree

Safe Serve certification

Job description

Wellmore of Tega Cay is seeking a Sou Chef I to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume senior living kitchen. You will supervise cooks and staff, oversee hot and cold item preparation, and ensure safe, delicious meals that meet dietary and resident expectations.

The role requires extensive kitchen experience, a Safe Serve certification, and the ability to train team members while maintaining high quality, safety standards, and clean, organized work areas.