Sous Chef

Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership. The Sous Chef will play a key role in our Signature Dining Programs, including à la minute cooking and chef‑inspired creations. Compensation $55,000–$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Benefits Medical, dental and vision packages. Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses. Personal health coaching and telemedicine options. PTO plans and company‑paid volunteer hours. Onsite medical centers with wellness visits and sick care. 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues and healthy‑choice meal options at discounted prices. Growth opportunities with new communities. Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to an online learning library. What You Will Do Supervise the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. Oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation. Manage daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals. Direct the preparation and service of all menu items, ensuring adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts. Oversee the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas and loading dock. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of full‑service experience. Minimum of 6 months of supervisory and coaching experience. Ability to work some weekends and holidays. Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen, refrigerators and freezers. Please Note Specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description. Riderwood Village is part of Erickson Senior Living, a national network of communities dedicated to helping people live better lives. Equal Opportunity Employer Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr