Sous Chef II

Live-Long-Well-Care; Finderne (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Long Well Care, Llc in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Sous Chef II to lead and support daily culinary operations within a senior living community. You will supervise staff, ensure food quality, safety, and high dining standards, while mentoring team members under the Director of Dining.

You will oversee production, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with dining and community teams to deliver exceptional resident experiences. Requires leadership and a passion for quality cuisine.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred and ServSafe certification required or able to obtain.
• Minimum five years of high-volume food service experience.
• At least three years of supervisory or kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, healthcare, or upscale dining environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations and production staff.
• Execute and oversee preparation of high-quality hot and cold menu items.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, taste, and quality across all dining venues.
• Coach, train, and develop culinary team members to achieve excellence.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Conduct quality checks, taste testing, and temperature monitoring.
• Manage food storage, inventory rotation, and production records.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration between culinary, dining, and community teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree preferred

ServSafe certification

Job description

• On-site
• Salary : $70,000 USD per year
• Dining
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SOUSC003783

Description

Elevate Senior Living Dining Excellence at Laurel Circle

At Laurel Circle, dining is more than a meal. It's an experience that brings people together, creates meaningful connections, and enhances quality of life. As a Great Place to Work® certified community, we're committed to putting People First, Always. That philosophy extends to our members/residents and our team members, creating a workplace where collaboration, respect, and professional growth thrive.

Why Join Laurel Circle?

Lead with Impact Help shape an exceptional dining experience for residents who appreciate quality cuisine and personalized service. Your culinary expertise will directly influence resident satisfaction and daily enjoyment.

Grow Your Culinary Career As a Sous Chef II, you'll work alongside an experienced leadership team in a high-quality culinary environment that values innovation, mentorship, and continuous development.

Be Part of Something Special Join a close-knit community where teamwork, hospitality, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Here, your contributions are recognized, appreciated, and celebrated.

About the Role

Laurel Circle is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef II to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional food quality, developing team members, maintaining the highest food safety standards, and creating memorable dining experiences.

Working closely with the Director of Dining/Executive Chef, you will oversee food production, mentor culinary staff, maintain operational excellence, and ensure every dish reflects the high standards our residents expect.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations and production staff.
• Execute and oversee preparation of high-quality hot and cold menu items.
• Ensure consistency, presentation, taste, and quality across all dining venues.
• Coach, train, and develop culinary team members to achieve excellence.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Conduct quality checks, taste testing, and temperature monitoring.
• Manage food storage, inventory rotation, and production records.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration between culinary, dining, and community teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

What Makes You Successful

• Passion for creating exceptional food and dining experiences.
• Leadership ability to inspire and develop culinary talent.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and sanitation standards.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and resident satisfaction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of high-volume food service experience.
• At least three years of supervisory or kitchen leadership experience.
• ServSafe® certification required (or ability to obtain).
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, country club, healthcare, or upscale dining environments preferred.

Join Our Team

If you're a culinary leader who takes pride in creating outstanding dining experiences, developing high-performing teams, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

Salary range: $70,000-$75,000

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

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