Sous Chef

LAUREL PARC AL AT BETHANY LLC•Portland, OR

9d•$63,000 - $64,500

About The Position

Laurel Parc is a vibrant, premier senior living community just outside Portland, Oregon, nestled in the charming Bethany Village neighborhood. Community, connection, and comfort are at the heart of everything we do—and our progressive, restaurant-style dining program plays a central role in daily life for our residents and their families. Unlike traditional restaurant environments, Laurel Parc offers more consistent schedules, better work-life balance, and the opportunity for employees to build meaningful, lasting relationships. Our team members are valued partners in creating a warm, engaging dining experience that feels both elevated and personal. Our culinary team is passionate about crafting thoughtfully prepared cuisine paired with genuine, attentive table service across all of our dining venues. We take pride in delivering exceptional quality, heartfelt hospitality, and memorable moments with every interaction. The Opportunity We are seeking a talented Sous Chef who shares our commitment to excellence, creativity, and innovation in senior living dining. This key role supports the Executive Chef and provides hands-on culinary expertise to ensure our food program continues to set and exceed the standard for what senior living dining can—and should—be. Laurel Parc provides strong opportunities for professional growth in this, while ensuring balance and fulfillment as well. The successful candidate will excel in the following areas: Leadership/Culture Assisting the Executive Chef in training, menu execution, and providing culinary leadership for the team Mentoring + developing culinary team to support ongoing growth and fostering a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture Leading, coaching, + inspiring kitchen team with professionalism and kindness, maintaining a warm, hospitality-driven culture Displaying excellent communication + remaining calm and courteous under pressure Operations/Quality Ensures food quality, presentation, and flavor consistently meet community standards while overseeing the kitchen staff Helps control ordering, inventory, and cost control Assists with menu development, special events, and seasonal offerings Partners with the dining and other teams to create a seamless experience for residents and guests Ensures resident preferences, requests, and dietary needs are accommodated with care Compliance/Training/Safety Ensures proper storage while keeping refrigeration, equipment and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations. Ensures new hires are trained in proper use of equipment, safety and food handling procedures and ongoing training is conducted as required Collects and maintains all safety and temperature logs to ensure compliance with required health and safety standards Ensures other compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards are met and achieved

Requirements

2+ years experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Lead required
5+ years line experience with strong sauté’, grill and pantry skills
A hands-on, proactive team player with a strong work ethic and desire to grow
Strong knowledge of scratch cooking, food safety, and sanitation
Ability to lead calmly and positively in a guest-focused environment
Flexible availability, including weekends
Passion for food, hospitality, and enriching the lives of others
A service-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
All team members must have the basic ability to use computer/smart phone applications for training and company system purposes.
Employees must also be able to comprehend written documents such as work orders, safety rules, instructions, policies, and procedures.
Also required is the ability of employees to speak and communicate effectively with clients, coworkers and management.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three years related experience.

Nice To Haves

Baking experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting the Executive Chef in training, menu execution, and providing culinary leadership for the team
Mentoring + developing culinary team to support ongoing growth and fostering a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture
Leading, coaching, + inspiring kitchen team with professionalism and kindness, maintaining a warm, hospitality-driven culture
Displaying excellent communication + remaining calm and courteous under pressure
Ensures food quality, presentation, and flavor consistently meet community standards while overseeing the kitchen staff
Helps control ordering, inventory, and cost control
Assists with menu development, special events, and seasonal offerings
Partners with the dining and other teams to create a seamless experience for residents and guests
Ensures resident preferences, requests, and dietary needs are accommodated with care
Ensures proper storage while keeping refrigeration, equipment and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations.
Ensures new hires are trained in proper use of equipment, safety and food handling procedures and ongoing training is conducted as required
Collects and maintains all safety and temperature logs to ensure compliance with required health and safety standards
Ensures other compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards are met and achieved

Benefits

401k program with matching after 1 year
EAP providing counseling, financial & legal assistance
Discounts on food from Bethany Athletic Club and Laurel Parc
Discounts through BenefitHub
Employee Referral Bonuses
Holiday pay perks
Yearly performance reviews + annual pay increases for those who qualify
Various development and growth opportunities
Company events such as wellness + valuable prizes!
Medical, Dental, Vision options for employee, partner + dependents after 60 days
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Up to 16 PTO days first year (19 days after 1 year) + Holiday pay
Paid Leave Oregon for Medical + Family Leaves
Complimentary Bethany Athletic Club membership + club discounts!
15% discount at West Parc & South Parc Apartments
Oregon Sick Time
FREE Bethany Athletic Club membership for employee