Sous Chef

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

We strive to enhance the lives and exceed the expectations of those we serve every day. To do this, we cultivate the diverse talents of our team members in order to achieve something together that they could not do alone.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has immediate openings for individuals looking for a career with competitive pay and outstanding benefits, including:

Paid holidays and PTO

Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification

Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results

Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

Purpose!

You completely understand how important dining is to our residents – often the highlight

of their day – and you strive to make them feel there’s no better place to be. You

develop creative ways to make mealtimes unique and memorable, and you know what

residents like because you ask and you listen. You ensure residents’ tastes are indulged

and their suggestions implemented. You accept the challenge of delighting a variety of

discriminating palates, and you recognize the role of dining in surprising visitors and

driving sales.

Job Summary

The Sous Chef assists with daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation,

purchasing, cost control, sanitation, safety, and staff training. In addition, this individual

is responsible for preparing and cooking food in the community and ensure’s that all

meals are prepared and presented according to Company standards.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be

completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

▪ Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining

atmosphere.

▪ Work closely with the Executive Chef and/or General Manager to keep residents

satisfied with food and dining programs.

▪ In the absence of the Executive Chef, oversee the staff and daily operations of

the kitchen, ensuring high standards for food preparation and service.

▪ Assign tasks, coach, train, and develop kitchen staff as requested by the

Executive Chef.

▪ Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff.

▪ Ensure that all food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company

standards.

▪ Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and

sanitary condition at all times.

▪ Responsible for the overall food quality and presentation of meals according to

established recipes and approved menus.

▪ Assist the Executive Chef with the management of the budget for items such as

linen, table setting supplies, uniforms, payroll, and special events.

▪ Assist Executive Chef in menu planning and development based on resident

likes and dislikes.

▪ Adhere to and train staff on standard food safety practices.

▪ Assist with planning, preparing, and executing special events, banquets, and

theme meals.

▪ Acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours, when

applicable.

▪ Attend and/or Conduct Pre-Meal stand up for all dining and kitchen staff.

▪ Document temperatures of food before service, refrigeration, and freezer

temperatures.

▪ Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.

▪ Assist with cleaning kitchen floors (sweeps and mops) and emptying the trash.

▪ Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.

▪ Operate and Maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.

▪ Assist Executive Chef with in-services.

▪ May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.