Sous Chef II

Sunrise Senior Living; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Lakewood, CO seeks a Sous Chef II to support the Executive Chef in leading food production, presentation, and kitchen operations. You will ensure high culinary standards, sanitation, and regulatory compliance while engaging with residents to monitor satisfaction.

The role focuses on driving food quality, kitchen efficiency, and team performance with opportunities for growth and benefits as part of a Great Place to Work environment.

Qualifications

• Supervise kitchen staff and operations.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on menu and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and presentation.
• Coach and supervise dining team members.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and dietary compliance.
• Monitor food costs, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Maintain production sheets and temperature logs.
• Enforce food safety standards across the kitchen.
• Support events, banquets, and catering.
• Engage with residents to monitor satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Portion control

Job description

## Sous Chef IIApplylocations: Lakewood, CO - Lakewood Estatestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR121508# **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 regulationsYou help drive food quality, kitchen efficiency, and team performance while supporting regulatory readiness.Sous Chef II – Lead Kitchen Operations and Deliver High-Quality Dining ExperiencesSous Chef | Kitchen Manager | Culinary | Food Service | Dining Services | Food Safety | Hospitality # **Pay Range:**23.00 - 28.80*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# ***Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work***