Sous Chef | Kitchen Manager | Assistant Culinary Director

Heritage Senior Living; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Benefits package

Job summary

Heritage Senior Living in West Allis, WI, is seeking a Sous Chef and Kitchen Supervisor to support the executive chef with daily culinary and administrative tasks in a bustling senior living kitchen. This full-time role emphasizes customer service, team leadership, and sanitation.

The candidate should have food preparation experience, strong communication, and prior supervisory roles. English proficiency is required, and competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• High school diploma, GED, or 1-3 months related experience or training preferred.
• Must submit and pass all applicable pre-employment and annual tests and meet all training and other applicable state and federal guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff.
• Assist executive chef with daily culinary and administrative tasks.
• Perform duties in the executive chef's absence.
• Maintain kitchen records, inventory and purchase orders.
• Cross-train and train new and existing culinary staff on preparation and plating.
• Maintain residents' comfort, privacy, and dignity.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 120 - Heritage Senior Living, LLC - West Allis, WI 53214

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Sous Chef | Kitchen Assistant Manager | Assistant Culinary Director | Full-Time

Heritage Senior Living | Milwaukee and Surrounding areas

Heritage Senior Living is exceptional team-orientated organization with a growth mindset. We're dedicated to providing our employees with the resources and tools they need to grow professionally and personally. We believe everyone wants to become the very best version of themselves. We're here to help them along the way!

Why you should join Heritage:

• Immediate Pay - on-demand access to your pay as you work
• Flexible Scheduling - shifts ending no later than 7 P.M.
• Exceptional company benefits including, 401k with company match, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and an Employee Discount Program

What makes a Sous Chef successful?

• Caring & compassionate attitude for others
• Thorough understanding of sanitation and infection control practices
• Strong customer service focus; ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience in a manager, assistant manager and/or supervisor role
• Experience in food preparation, cooking techniques, cooking, plating, culinary arts, and/or hospitality is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff
• Assist executive chef with daily culinary and administrative tasks; also following those assigned by executive and assistant director
• Assisting with maintaining order and discipline in kitchen, record keeping, inventory management, purchase orders; perform executive chef duties in his/her/their absence
• Become proficient in all kitchen sanctions and cross‑train/train new and existing culinary staff on preparation, arrangement, and plating of dishes per the current menu set by the company
• Maintain comfort, privacy, and dignity of our residents

Requirements:

• Ability to speak, read and write English
• High school diploma, GED, or 1-3 months related experience or training preferred
• Must submit and pass all applicable pre‑employment and annual tests and meet all training and other applicable state and federal guidelines

What you can expect from us:

• Hiring manager will contact you within 1-5 business days of your application submission
• Complete 1-2 interview(s) via phone, virtual video, or in‑person interview and meet with immediate supervisor and mentor
• Upon receiving the job offer, review job description, and complete new‑hire tasks and paperwork (via the Paycom application)
• Receive name badge, keys, and tour of the community
• Complete New‑Hire Orientation, CBRF classes (as needed), and job‑related training
• Receive continuous training to provide exceptional care and customer service to our residents

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.