Sous Chef - Senior Living - Omaha

Ovation by Avamere•Omaha, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef in a senior living community (assisted living residents) ensures high-quality, nutritious dining experiences tailored to older adults. They assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance while accommodating specific dietary needs.

Requirements

Culinary degree or formal apprenticeship preferred, alongside certified Food Protection Manager credentials (e.g., ServSafe).
2-4 years of progressive kitchen experience, with prior supervisory roles.
Senior living or high-volume healthcare/hospitality experience is a major plus.
Proficient knife skills, large-batch cooking, recipe standardization, and menu planning.
High levels of patience and empathy (essential for memory care residents), strong organizational abilities, and adaptable communication skills.
Food safety certification and Food Handler State Card required.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

Nice To Haves

Senior living or high-volume healthcare/hospitality experience

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook high-quality meals for multiple venue types, from restaurant-style independent living dining rooms to specialized, texture-modified menus for memory care.
Supervise, train, and schedule prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers in the Executive Chef's absence.
Maintain strict adherence to sanitation, food safety (e.g., HACCP), and state health regulations for vulnerable populations.
Ensure meals meet specific nutritional guidelines, including low-sodium, diabetic, pureed, and thickened-liquid diets.
Assist with food inventory, ordering supplies, receiving deliveries, and minimizing kitchen waste.
Solicit feedback from residents, cater special community events, and foster a welcoming, hospitality-focused dining environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.