Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living•Ashburn, VA

22d•$60,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ashby Ponds by Erickson Senior Living is hiring an experienced Sous Chef to support its Signature Dining Programs, which feature à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. The Sous Chef works with a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens and uses professional kitchen equipment. The Sous Chef supervises culinary and utility staff and oversees kitchen operations in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and sanitation. The role manages daily food preparation and production to ensure residents’ meals are served on time and in accordance with recipes, food-safety practices, quality standards, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts. Ashby Ponds is a continuing care retirement community in Loudoun County, Virginia, managed by Erickson Senior Living. The employer describes a more predictable schedule than traditional restaurant work, with staff generally finishing before 9 p.m., and emphasizes flexibility, work-life balance, learning, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-service experience.
At least 6 months of supervisory and coaching experience.
Ability 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 moving between a hot kitchen and refrigerators or freezers.

Responsibilities

Supervise scheduling, training, and discipline of culinary and utility staff.
Oversee 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 the preparation and service of menu items, ensuring adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, 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 hours than traditional restaurant schedules; staff 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.
Company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for team members over 18.
30% discount on food and drinks at onsite dining venues, plus discounted healthy-choice meal options.
Growth opportunities as the company opens and expands communities.
Education assistance and certification reimbursement.
Access to an online learning library with more than 6,000 courses.