Sous Chef $3K Sign On Bonus $22-$28/hr 11:30a-7:30p (Full Time)

Arrow Senior Living is a reputable company that manages a diverse collection of senior living communities offering various levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. With 33 properties spread across six states including Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, and Arkansas, Arrow Senior Living employs nearly 1,900 dedicated professionals who are committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors. The company is known for fostering a home-like environment not just for its residents but also for its employees, creating a supportive and collaborative workplace where team members thrive and grow. Arrow Senior Living promotes from within, values employee appreciation, and provides a comprehensive benefits package that contributes to both the personal and professional satisfaction of its team members.

The role of Sous Chef at The Wellington Senior Living in Liberty, Missouri, embodies the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service in a warm and engaging atmosphere. This full-time position offers a competitive starting wage ranging from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour and includes a generous $3,000 sign-on bonus as an incentive for qualifying candidates. The shift schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., providing a consistent work routine.

As a Sous Chef, you will be the key culinary leader responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences to residents by ensuring all food preparation meets high culinary standards. You will take on the role of a Gustatory Genius, making sure that meals are delicious, well-portioned, and minimize waste. Additionally, you will act as a Kitchen Curator, overseeing and inspecting all aspects of culinary service including cleanliness, proper equipment usage, food storage rotation, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Leadership is integral to this position. As a Culinary Captain, you will lead your team in daily kitchen operations, fostering engagement, maintaining high standards, coaching team members, and holding them accountable to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently and smoothly. Working at The Wellington Senior Living means being part of a close-knit team that values respect, teamwork, and the joy of making a difference in residents’ lives daily.

Ideal candidates are at least 18 years old and bring experience, preferably three or more years, in senior housing or a related field, though this is not mandatory. Strong skills in leadership, training, supervision, and communication are crucial to success in this role. Educationally, candidates will have completed formal culinary or food service training or have equivalent full-time supervisory or management experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with the ability to manage email communication, are also required.

This role requires physical stamina, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting items up to 50 pounds. The ability to work in a kitchen environment with exposure to extreme temperatures and possible outdoor work for events is essential. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check and be prepared to work indoors primarily.

Arrow Senior Living values its team members and offers excellent benefits such as company-matched 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. The company encourages career growth, favors internal promotion, and provides a supportive, respectful workplace where employees can build lifelong friendships and enjoy their work environment.

If you are passionate about culinary excellence and dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through exceptional food service, this opportunity at The Wellington Senior Living is an ideal next step in your career. Join Arrow Senior Living, where your skills and leadership will be valued and where you will make a positive impact every day.