Sous Chef - Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Holiday by Atria - Devonshire Estates; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Anniversary rewards

Job summary

Holiday by Atria - Devonshire Estates in Lenox, MA seeks a Sous Chef to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents while ensuring safe, smooth kitchen operations and on-time service.

The role requires 2+ years in cooking, excellent English communication, and the ability to mentor others. Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering, inventory, and payroll tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Excellent English communication and customer service skills.
• Experience mentoring and directing others.
• Ability to follow recipes and sanitation practices.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents and ensure kitchen operations run safely.
• Review menus and produce meals according to Holiday menus and recipes with portion control.
• Oversee service setup to deliver attractively garnished meals on time.
• Follow food safety procedures and label, date, and store food properly.
• Maintain logs (refrigerator, freezer, production) accurately.
• Lead staff in absence of Executive Chef and ensure resident satisfaction.
• Perform administrative duties: menu planning, ordering, inventory, payroll if needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Holiday by Atria - Devonshire Estates in Lenox, MA seeks a Sous Chef to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious and appealing meals for residents while ensuring safe, smooth kitchen operations and on-time service.

The role requires 2+ years in cooking, excellent English communication, and the ability to mentor others. Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering, inventory, and payroll tasks as needed.