Sous Chef II

Sunrise Senior Living; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is looking for a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while upholding high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards. The role involves overseeing daily production, coaching dining staff, ensuring portioning and therapeutic diet compliance, and monitoring costs and inventory.

The position emphasizes regulatory readiness, resident engagement, and delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising dining teams and food production.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to monitor food costs and inventory controls.
• Strong regulatory compliance and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and presentation
• Support supervision and coaching of dining team members
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and therapeutic diet compliance
• Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls
• Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs
• Enforce HACCP and food safety standards
• Support special events, banquets, and catering
• Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Skills

Food service leadership

HACCP knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Staff coaching

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we champion the quality of life for all seniors. As a Sous Chef, you support the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations while maintaining high culinary, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee daily food production and presentation
• Support supervision and coaching of dining team members
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and therapeutic diet compliance
• Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls
• Maintain accurate production sheets and temperature logs
• Enforce HACCP and food safety standards
• Support special events, banquets, and catering
• Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

You help drive food quality, kitchen efficiency, and team performance while supporting regulatory readiness.

Sous Chef II — Lead Kitchen Operations and Deliver High-Quality Dining Experiences Sous Chef | Kitchen Manager | Culinary | Food Service | Dining Services | Food Safety | Hospitality

Pay Range:

23.40 – 29.30

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals — at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program

• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay

• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift

• Tuition Reimbursement

• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.

• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.