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Sous Chef - Assistant Chef

HG External
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026

Under general supervision, the Sous Chef’s primary objective is to work with the Executive Chef managing and mentoring the kitchen staff and demonstrating advanced culinary skills in order to provide meals with nutritional value and creative appeal to residents and guests. Responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu in the absence of the Executive Chef and assists in supervision of all kitchen team members. Assures that all foods are prepared and cooked in accordance with specified recipes and procedures.  Assures that foods served to residents and guests are of a high quality, meeting standards of portion, doneness, freshness, and presentation.  May work in any or all levels of care.  As a representative and team member of dining services, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction in the dining department.

Non-exempt. Full-time. Varied shifts, must be available weekends and holidays. 

Pay range $30 to $32 an hour, depending on experience. 

To be successful in this role, you would have:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Some culinary schooling preferred
  • 3-5 years of related work experience
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
  • ServSafe certification and/or Food Handlers Certification or enrollment in the certification course preferred.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Education

  • Associates degree in culinary arts or other formal culinary education and/or advanced training preferred.

Experience/Training

  • 3-5 years of related work experience including kitchen supervisory experience in a hotel, senior community or restaurant environment.
  • Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • ServSafe certification and/or Food Handlers Certification or enrollment in the certification course preferred.

What's in it for you? 

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

Full-Time Team Members:

  • 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
  • Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
  • $25 tax per line Cell Phone Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
  • Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org

Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members:

  • Medical benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date
  • Matching 401(k)
  • $25 tax per line Cell Phone Plan

 Come see what HumanGood has to offer!

Salary : $25 - $32

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