Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living•Peabody, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for culinary excellence and teamwork. You will lead a high-performing back-of-house operation, delivering innovative, chef-driven dining with a focus on quality, presentation, and service. This role involves collaborating with leadership, mentoring team members, and maintaining a positive, fast-paced kitchen environment. Strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and computer proficiency are essential.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required.
Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff.
Oversees all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation.
Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals.
Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts.
Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock.