Sous Chef

Role Information

Location: Concord Reserve | 2116 Dover Center Road, Westlake, OH

Schedule: Full-Time | 11am - 7:30pm

Who We Are

Life Enriching Communities is a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional everyday experiences for associates and residents in our vibrant senior living communities. Our values of respect, innovation, spirituality, and excellence guide everything we do, fostering a sense of extended family and teamwork within our community. Our residents are exceptional and kind, and our dedicated associates deliver a high level of service with grace and compassion. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

At Life Enriching Communities, we believe exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Alongside our warm and welcoming environment, we offer a package of:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Fund with Company Match
• On-Site Gym
• Advancement opportunities
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities
• A supportive team culture
• Work that truly makes a difference
• Excellent patient care ratios that support quality time with residents
  
  

You, our Ideal Candidate

You are a passionate and organized culinary professional with strong leadership skills. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in ensuring food quality and safety. You’re a team player who brings both creativity and precision to food preparation and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or oversee the preparation of meals following recipes and production procedures
• Supervise daily kitchen operations and assume leadership in the absence of the Executive Chef and Dining Director
• Hire, train, and schedule kitchen and dish room staff within budgetary guidelines
• Maintain kitchen safety, sanitation, and compliance with HACCP and health regulations
• Plan menus and order food to meet production and service schedules
• Ensure consistent quality, portion control, and presentation of meals
• Provide leadership and maintain a collaborative, productive team environment
• Oversee cost controls and minimize waste, loss, and misuse of supplies
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in a production kitchen with supervisory responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and HACCP protocols
• Excellent communication and managerial skills
• Ability to organize, plan, and multitask efficiently
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
  
  

Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.