Position Summary
Highgrove at Tates Creek Senior Living is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team on a full-time basis. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to support daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and provide an exceptional dining experience for our residents. This role helps maintain a well-organized, efficient kitchen while upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
The ideal candidate is passionate about cooking, enjoys working in a team environment, and takes pride in preparing nutritious and appealing meals for seniors.
Schedule
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and meal preparation
Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
Ensure food is prepared and presented to high quality standards
Support menu planning and meal service for residents and special events
Supervise kitchen staff when the Executive Chef is not present
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper food storage in the kitchen
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
Assist with ordering, inventory, and managing kitchen supplies
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Cook, or similar culinary role preferred
Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality dining is a plus
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Passion for creating high-quality meals and providing excellent service
Work where you feel valued...
At Continental Senior Communities, we live by our Five Pillars
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Our Team Pillar: brings focus to our team members that are at the core of our company
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Our Customer Pillar: empowers our residents to live their lives the way they wish.
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Our Community Pillar: engages the larger community to support each other.
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Our Innovation Pillar: seeks to find ways to improve the lives of everyone we touch.
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Our Stewardship Pillar: ensures that our communities are committed to economic, human capital and environmental sustainability.
If you're looking for a rewarding career with an employer who truly cares about employees and is dedicated to providing quality care, consider joining our team.
We offer:
Superior Compensation/Benefits -We pay more because we hire for talent, passion, and skills
Exceptional Staffing - Providing Excellent Care for our residents
We Offer:
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PTO time...starts accumulating from your first day! Plus 2 floating Holidays!
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Flexible Schedule-work your day, your way...We value your time!
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Complimentary staff meals-Restaurant quality dining experiences for residents and staff
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Comfortable staff lounge – Equipped with charging stations
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Friendly, Upbeat Work Environment
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and MUCH MORE!
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