Sous Chef

Brookdale Senior Living is a premier provider of senior living communities across the United States, renowned for creating environments that promote gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and their families. Established as a nationwide company with 589 communities as of late 2025, Brookdale has earned a stellar reputation for maintaining a home-like feel and providing all-around comfort to both residents and visiting family members. The company is recognized industry-wide as a leader in clinical care, consistently delivering quality services that enhance the lives of seniors through well-coordinated health and social programs. Brookdale's commitment extends beyond quality care to offering entertaining events and social gatherings that foster meaningful connections in group and one-on-one settings, ensuring residents experience a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle.

Brookdale has been recognized by Newsweek in both 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, reflecting its inclusive culture and emphasis on creating a diverse and supportive workplace. The company values its employees and promotes a work environment where individuals can grow professionally and personally. With extensive corporate support and a robust training program, Brookdale offers many opportunities for sales professionals and other associates to develop their careers. The role advertised is designed to meet the needs of dynamic professionals who seek to make a meaningful impact while advancing their skills and career trajectory. Brookdale offers part-time and full-time employment options, including comprehensive benefits packages, competitive base pay, and eligibility for team-based bonus opportunities. The company also supports veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses, encouraging them to apply and offering assistance such as advancing fees for naturalization applications.

The role of Kitchen Supervisor at Brookdale involves overseeing daily kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service are met. Reporting directly to the culinary management team, the Kitchen Supervisor assists the chef in managing the kitchen, coordinating meal preparations, and maintaining cleanliness in line with sanitation and food safety guidelines. This role requires a hands-on leader with culinary expertise who can prepare meals according to standardized recipes, monitor portions, and assure presentations are attractive and consistent. The Kitchen Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the overall dining experience of residents, ensuring meals not only meet nutritional standards but also delight in taste and appearance. This position is essential to upholding Brookdale's promise of a home-like, comforting, and high-quality dining service.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent food preparation experience. They should bring one to three years of diverse food preparation experience, including making sauces, soups, and preparing meat and seafood dishes. Supervisory experience is preferred, as is knowledge of banquet production and planning. Candidates must hold a current ServSafe Certification and be prepared to obtain any local or state required food handling, supervision, or sanitation licenses and certifications required to operate within Brookdale's communities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a highly respected and rapidly growing company focused on enriching the lives of seniors while advancing your culinary career in a supportive and rewarding environment. Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, ensuring a safe and professional setting for all employees.