Lead Sous Chef at Life Enriching Communities

Montgomery, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Leadership, Food Preparation, Quality Control, HACCP Compliance, Inventory Management, Staff Training, Food Safety, Sanitation Guidelines, Customer Service, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Lead Sous Chef Role Information Location: Twin Lakes | 9840 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours- days 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 hands-on culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for high-quality food service. You excel in fast-paced kitchens, follow food safety protocols, and lead by example to support both daily operations and special events. You’re dependable, collaborative, and driven to deliver consistent, outstanding dining experiences. Responsibilities As the Lead Sous Chef, you’ll assist in managing kitchen operations and be responsible for food preparation and quality control. Your key duties include: * Preparing meals and overseeing kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef and Dining Director * Ensuring food is prepared to quality standards and served on time * Maintaining compliance with all HACCP, safety, and sanitation guidelines * Monitoring inventory and rotating stock to prevent waste * Training kitchen staff and promoting a clean, safe, and productive work environment * Using facility equipment and supplies responsibly to minimize loss and inefficiency * Supporting the execution of meal service and special events Requirements * High School Diploma and Culinary Arts training required * Culinary Arts degree or ACF certification preferred * Serv Safe Certification required * Minimum of 3 years of production and supervisory culinary experience in a senior living, healthcare, or hospitality setting * HACCP training preferred * Strong customer service focus and organizational skills * 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.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing kitchen operations, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring quality control. Lead kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.