Sous Chef

Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living is a premier continuing care retirement community situated on a beautiful 90-acre campus in Peabody, Massachusetts, just minutes away from Boston. As part of the expansive national network managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the largest and most respected providers of senior living and healthcare services in the United States, Brooksby Village offers a vibrant, supportive environment designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The community is dedicated to fulfilling promises of a thriving lifestyle, financial stability, and specialized health and well-being services. This dedication extends not only to residents but also to the team members who work here, ensuring a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. Employees at Brooksby Village benefit from a positive work environment that prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and comprehensive health and wellness programs, making it an outstanding place to build a long-term career in senior living and hospitality.

We are currently seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team and contribute to our commitment to culinary excellence and exceptional dining experiences. The Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in leading the back-of-house operations, ensuring innovative, chef-driven menus that prioritize quality, presentation, and outstanding service. This role demands strong leadership presence and culinary expertise, as the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the executive chef and management team, mentor kitchen staff, and help maintain a fast-paced, positive working environment. This position offers an attractive salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience, along with an annual bonus opportunity and a $7,500 sign-on bonus to welcome new talent.

In this role, the Sous Chef will supervise all culinary and utility staff scheduling, training, and discipline, ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. They will also manage daily food production to guarantee timely meal service for residents, overseeing adherence to recipes, food safety standards, quality controls, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts. Maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and organization in the kitchen, dining rooms, storage areas, and loading docks is a key responsibility. Team members enjoy shifts that mostly conclude before 9 pm, supporting a balanced lifestyle. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness reimbursement, health coaching, telemedicine, paid time off, and volunteer hour programs—all structured to promote employee well-being and career advancement. Onsite medical centers offer wellness visits and sick care for team members aged 18 and older. The community also provides a 30% discount on food and beverages and additional savings on healthy meal options. Career growth is supported through education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to over 6,000 online courses, enabling team members to develop their skills and advance their careers within the company.