Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living•Ashburn, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and commitment to teamwork and leadership. The Sous Chef will contribute to Signature Dining Programs featuring à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations, working with a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens equipped with modern equipment. The role supervises culinary and utility staff and oversees kitchen operations in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and sanitation. It manages daily production and food preparation to ensure resident meals are served on time, and directs the preparation and service of menu items in accordance with recipes, food-handling and safety standards, quality expectations, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts. Ashby Ponds is a 132-acre continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia, managed by Erickson Senior Living. The organization describes its mission as helping residents live better lives through a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services. It offers team members flexibility, work-life balance, and opportunities to learn and grow. Specific state regulations may apply and take precedence over the stated requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-service experience.
At least 6 months of supervisory and coaching experience.
Must be able 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 kitchens and refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

Supervise scheduling, training, and discipline of 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 preparation and service of menu items, ensuring adherence to recipes, proper food handling and food safety, quality standards, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts.
Oversee the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility.
More predictable work schedules; team members in senior living dining are generally out before 9 p.m.
Medical, dental, and vision packages.
Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching, and telemedicine options.
PTO plans and company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
Onsite medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care to team members over 18.
30% discount on food and drinks at onsite dining venues, plus discounted healthy-choice meals.
Growth opportunities as the company opens new communities and expands existing ones.
Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to more than 6,000 courses through an online learning library.
Flexibility and work-life balance, with opportunities to learn and grow.