Executive Sous Chef

The Terraces of Boise in Boise, ID, is a distinguished community under the HumanGood network, widely recognized as a leading senior living provider. HumanGood stands out as one of the largest nonprofit owners and operators of senior living communities in the United States, dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors by fostering environments where residents can thrive independently, enjoy assisted living, or receive specialized memory care. The Terraces of Boise has earned national acclaim, being rated among the 2025-2026 Best Senior Living Communities by U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding services in Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care. It represents a community where compassion, quality care, and excellence are at the forefront of their mission.

This particular opportunity is for an Executive Sous Chef to join the fine dining team at The Terraces of Boise. The Executive Sous Chef position is a full-time role with a standard schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 7 PM, ensuring no late nights, with occasional additional hours required during weekends or holidays. The annual salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $75,000, reflecting the importance of this role within the community.

The Executive Sous Chef will work directly under the general supervision of the Executive Chef, assisting in managing, mentoring, and leading kitchen staff while demonstrating advanced culinary expertise. The primary objective for this role is to maintain the high standards of meal preparation that combine nutritional value with creative presentation, ensuring that the dietary needs and taste preferences of residents and guests are met with excellence. In the absence of the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef will take over the responsibility of preparing the planned menu and supervising the kitchen team to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include preparing food with meticulous attention to detail from washing and trimming to portioning and mixing, cooking using various techniques such as baking, broiling, frying, and steaming, and ensuring all meals are appealing, properly cooked, and nutritionally balanced. The Sous Chef will also order food supplies, oversee the kitchen staff’s daily operations, and strictly comply with all health and safety standards and food preparation guidelines.

What sets this role apart is the focus on fine dining and scratch cooking experience, which demands creativity, discipline, and leadership. This position is ideal for culinary professionals who enjoy working within vibrant kitchen environments that value mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the Sous Chef is expected to handle equipment operation and maintenance, taste food before serving, and provide attractive garnishes, contributing to an exceptional dining experience for residents.

In summary, The Terraces of Boise is not just offering a culinary leadership role but is inviting a passionate, skilled individual to be part of a mission-driven community committed to enriching senior lives through excellent dining experiences. This role provides a meaningful career opportunity with a nonprofit organization that values its employees and extends comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a supportive work environment.