Sous Chef

Leisure Care is a distinguished leader in senior living services, dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through purpose-driven, heartfelt care. For over 50 years, Leisure Care has reimagined senior living by fostering an environment where employees and residents alike find joy, fulfillment, and meaningful connections. As a hospitality-based company, Leisure Care combines exceptional care services with outstanding dining, personalized fitness, and engaging activities, ensuring that every community feels like home. Recognized nationally as a certified Great Place to Work and ranked among Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services, Leisure Care prides itself on empowering its employees to thrive both professionally and personally.

At Leisure Care, employees are at the heart of delivering premier experiences that focus on enhancing the well-being of older adults while creating a supportive and innovative work culture. The company offers robust benefits and opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place to build a rewarding career in senior living. The organization’s culture encourages creativity and teamwork, blending hospitality with compassionate care to meet the diverse needs of its residents and their families.

The role of the Sous Chef at Leisure Care is pivotal to maintaining the exceptional quality that residents expect. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef by managing kitchen operations, ensuring that every meal served is of the highest quality and meets the standards of appeal and nutrition. This position is responsible for training and leading kitchen staff to deliver consistent, top-level dining experiences. The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in organizing the kitchen workflow, overseeing purchasing and inventory management, complying with all local and state regulations, and applying precise cooking techniques based on standardized menus.

In addition, the Sous Chef will coordinate special events and holiday functions, tailoring these occasions with culinary creativity to delight residents and guests. An ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of food preparation, possess leadership skills for staff training and hiring, and have experience working in similar culinary roles. Experience with POS systems and inventory control is considered advantageous.

Leisure Care offers one of the best full-time benefits packages in the industry, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; early wage access; 401(k) plans; generous vacation and sick leave policies; paid holidays; and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include meal discounts, tuition assistance, short-term disability, term life insurance, and other valuable coverage options. Employees at Leisure Care not only contribute to enhancing senior living but also grow their own careers in a supportive, fun, and rewarding environment.