Sous Chef - Full-Time

Sous Chef – Full-Time

Join Ginger Cove, a premier life-care retirement community in Annapolis known for exceptional dining experiences, outstanding hospitality, and a commitment to quality.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our Culinary Services team. This leadership role is ideal for a culinary professional who is passionate about food quality, team development, and creating exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests. Working alongside the Executive Chef, you will help lead kitchen operations, support culinary staff, and ensure the highest standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations

• Lead kitchen staff during assigned shifts and in the Executive Chef's absence

• Support training, coaching, and development of culinary team members

• Promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and food quality

• Prepare and oversee hot and cold menu items according to established recipes and standards

• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control

• Assist with menu execution for daily dining services and special events

• Monitor food temperatures and quality throughout service

• Taste and evaluate prepared foods to ensure excellence

• Conduct daily rounds of dining venues, including Health Care and Assisted Living dining areas

• Support inventory management and food ordering processes

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards

• Maintain accurate food production and storage records

• Assist with kitchen operations wherever needed to ensure smooth service

• Support dish room and utility operations during peak periods when necessary

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

Why Join Ginger Cove?

• Full-time leadership opportunity
• Work alongside an experienced culinary leadership team
• Opportunity to mentor and develop kitchen staff
• Professional, quality-focused culinary environment
• Stable year-round employment
• Meaningful work serving residents and guests

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Culinary school education; two or four year degree preferred.
• Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation services.
• Thorough experience in hot and cold food preparation.
• Good working knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Must have a valid form of federally-issued ID.
• Must present self in a professional manner.
• Most possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with others.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified time frame.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required.

Benefits & Perks:

At Ginger Cove, we value our team and offer a strong benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (accrual-based)
• Tuition assistance & scholarship programs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Additional voluntary (ancillary) benefits

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.