Sous Chef
About The Position
Harbor’s Edge is a premier 5-star Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia. Our community offers a full continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Nursing services. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025 Best Senior Living Community, Harbor’s Edge has earned top honors for Activities & Enrichment, Feels Like Home, and Food & Dining, reflecting our commitment to exceptional resident experiences and quality care. We are seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join our five-star dining team. The ideal candidate has experience in senior living (long-term care, assisted living, or memory care) and a passion for serving older adults. Responsibilities include preparing meals according to approved menus and recipes while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
- Current Food Handler’s certification required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of culinary experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in long-term care, healthcare, senior living, or high-volume food service preferred.
- Knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, nutrition, sanitation, and food safety standards.
- Experience supervising staff, managing inventory, and controlling costs.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment, follow standardized recipes, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree preferred.
- Experience in long-term care, healthcare, senior living, or high-volume food service preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, and waste reduction practices.
- Experience with purchasing, receiving, and maintaining food and supply inventories.
- Proficiency in commercial kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
- Ability to read, follow, and scale standardized recipes.
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and sanitation standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and resident satisfaction.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Onsite Pharmacy Available
- Convenience Store Located Onsite
- Paid Time Off + Six Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer Paid - Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employer Paid - Short-term and Long-term Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Contribution
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid - Certification Training
- Legal Resources & Identity Protection Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
