Sous Chef

Givens Communities Careers • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

Givens Estates is hiring a full-time Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, food production, quality assurance, sanitation, and team development across its dining venues. The Sous Chef assists the Campus Executive Chef in ensuring residents, guests, and team members receive exceptional meals prepared safely and consistently in accordance with established recipes, production standards, and hospitality expectations. The role also supports resident dining experiences, special events, holiday meals, and catering functions.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of culinary experience in a hospitality or dining service establishment.
• Certified in ServSafe Manager, or able to obtain certification.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Culinary Arts classes and/or graduation from a Culinary Arts program preferred.
• Experience in a senior living, health care, or resort setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Arts classes or graduation from a Culinary Arts program.
• Culinary experience in a senior living, health care, or resort setting.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Campus Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues.
• Oversee kitchen operations during assigned shifts to ensure food quality, consistency, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Participate in menu planning, recipe development, production forecasting, and quality assurance.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and developing culinary team members.
• Support resident dining experiences, special events, holiday meals, and catering functions.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned as needed by an authorized supervisor.

Benefits

• Three major medical health insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost; free basic coverage for full-time team members.
• Free short-term disability and life insurance.
• Access to an employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, including immediate access to 5 PTO days before 90 days of employment.
• Referral bonus program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible spending account.
• Access to AFLAC and Prudential Life insurance products.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED