Sous Chef - Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Holiday by Atria - Sheldon Oaks; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Holiday by Atria - Sheldon Oaks in Eugene, OR is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and help maintain a smooth, safe kitchen operation.

This role requires at least 2 years in full-service restaurant cooking, strong English communication, the ability to mentor others, and adherence to sanitation standards. You will also help with menu planning, ordering, and logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in full-service restaurant cooking.
• Effective English communication and customer service skills.
• Experience mentoring and directing others.
• Ability to prepare and follow recipes.
• General knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and ensure smooth, safe kitchen operation.
• Review menus and production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and portion-control standards.
• Oversee service preparation to serve nutritious, attractively garnished food on time.
• Follow food safety handling procedures and labeling, dating, and storing food.
• Accurately complete logs for refrigerator, freezer and production sheets.
• Follow sanitation standards by cleaning areas, equipment, and surfaces.
• In absence of the Executive Chef, oversee kitchen operations and staff.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and address food-related issues.
• Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, inventory and payroll if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Mentoring

Recipe preparation

Sanitation & safety

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Holiday by Atria - Sheldon Oaks in Eugene, OR is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and help maintain a smooth, safe kitchen operation.

This role requires at least 2 years in full-service restaurant cooking, strong English communication, the ability to mentor others, and adherence to sanitation standards. You will also help with menu planning, ordering, and logs.