What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Cambridge Senior Living?
Overview:
Are you passionate about made-from-scratch cooking, creativity in the kitchen, and making a meaningful impact every day? Cambridge Senior Living, a premier Skilled Assisted Living Facility in Hudson, WI, is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our warm, resident-centered community.
If you love serving others, value fresh and flavorful food, and want to be part of a supportive culinary team—you’ll feel right at home here.
Key Responsibilities:
As our Sous Chef, you’ll help create a dining experience that feels like home for our residents. Your responsibilities include:
- Preparing restaurant-quality meals, baked goods, snacks, and beverages from scratch
- Accommodating special dietary needs and serving correct portion sizes
- Ensuring safe food handling and maintaining high sanitation standards
- Testing food for quality, taste, and temperature
- Getting creative with seasonal ingredients and following the menu plan
- Using leftovers and overstock wisely to reduce waste
- Use FIFO inventory practices and properly label, rotate, and store food and supplies.
- Maintaining clean and organized kitchen, dining, and dishwashing areas
- Participating in maintaining a clean, homelike environment throughout the building
- Provide excellent customer service and respond promptly to resident concerns.
- Dressing professionally, communicating respectfully, and supporting a positive team culture
- Attend required trainings, maintain professional appearance, and follow attendance procedures.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 years of cooking experience required; commercial kitchen and from-scratch cooking preferred
- SERV Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
- CBRF Registry, CPR/AED, and dementia care experience are a plus
- Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to adapt to a variety of tasks
- A genuine desire to serve older adults with dignity, warmth, and creativity
At Cambridge Senior Living, we believe mealtime should be one of the best parts of the day. As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in creating joy, comfort, and connection through food. You won’t just be cooking—you’ll be contributing to a home where residents feel cared for, respected, and delighted.
If you’re ready to bring your culinary talent to a team that values your skills and your heart, we look forward to meeting you.
Salary : $22