Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen, Menu & Food Quality

Leisure Living Senior Communities; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care in Michigan seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing all culinary and dining operations. This full-time position offers a daytime schedule (8:30am–5:00pm) and a leadership-focused role in a senior living setting.

You will hire, coach, and supervise kitchen staff, assist with menu planning and food preparation, ensure high-quality plating, and maintain cost controls.

Qualifications

• Leadership abilities
• Organizational skills
• Time management

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching, and performance management for culinary operations
• Directly supervises all culinary staff
• Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel
• Supervises culinary staff regarding product quality, portion control, cost controls, scheduling and staffing
• Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation
• Assists with menu planning and development and ordering of food supplies
• Prepare and cook meals to order
• Responsible for managing the culinary department in absence of the Executive Chef
• Assist Cooks as needed
• Step in to assist during emergencies or rush periods
• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste
• Circulate dining rooms during meal times for resident feedback
• Supports the mission, values, and vision of Senior Village Management

Job description

Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care in Michigan seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing all culinary and dining operations. This full-time position offers a daytime schedule (8:30am–5:00pm) and a leadership-focused role in a senior living setting.

You will hire, coach, and supervise kitchen staff, assist with menu planning and food preparation, ensure high-quality plating, and maintain cost controls.