Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

The Terraces of Boise in Boise, ID, a HumanGood community nationally rated as 2025-2026 Best Senior Living community for Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care by U.S News & World Report, is looking for a talented and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join our fine dining team! 

Under general supervision, the Sous Chef’s primary objective is to work with the Executive Chef to manage and mentor the kitchen staff and demonstrate advanced culinary skills in order to provide meals with nutritional value and creative appeal to residents and guests. The Sous Chef is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu in the absence of the Executive Chef and assists in supervision of all kitchen team members.

Standard Schedule (NO MORE LATE NIGHTS!)

Full Time, Tuesday – Saturday from 10:30AM-7PM

*Candidate must be able to work occasional hours outside of this schedule as needed. Availability must include weekends/holidays*

Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year

Work Duties

• Prepares food, including but not limited to:  washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, measuring, mixing, and panning;
• Cooks food including:  baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking;
• Mentors kitchen staff;
• Orders food, supervises kitchen staff, and prepares menu in absence of Executive Chef;
• Provides meals that are properly cooked, tasty, and attractive meeting high standards for quality and presentation and ensuring dietary needs are met;
• Tastes food before serving and provides attractive and appropriate garnishes for food plates;
• Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements;
• Operates and cleans all food preparation equipment, including but not limited to:  grills, broilers, ovens, steamer tables, mixers, microwave ovens, toasters, etc.;

• Performs other related essential duties as required.

To be successful in the role, you would have:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience including kitchen supervisory experience in a hotel or restaurant environment (required)
• 5+ years of related work experience including kitchen supervisory experience in a hotel or restaurant environment (preferred)
• Scratch cooking experience (Required)
• Fine dining and/or Country Club cooking experience (Required)
• Experience with dietary restrictions and modified diets (Preferred)
• Associates degree in culinary arts or other formal culinary education and/or advanced training (strongly preferred).
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

What's in it for you? 

At HumanGood, we’re driven by purpose—reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day. Build your future where you’re supported — you’ll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)

• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential.

Learn more at

This position is based on site at our community in Boise, Idaho.

Come see what HumanGood has to offer!

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.