Sous Chef - Senior Living - Washington, UT

Ovation by Avamere is a respected senior living community that focuses on providing high-quality care, services, and exceptional culinary experiences to its residents. Located in Washington, Utah, Ovation Sienna Hills is part of a well-established network dedicated to supporting the well-being of seniors in a compassionate and engaging environment. This senior living facility combines a warm home atmosphere with innovative care programs, aiming to enhance the quality of life for each resident. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive workplace culture where employees are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. They offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and emphasize a strong team-oriented environment to ensure success and satisfaction for their staff and residents alike.

We are currently seeking a full-time Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Ovation Sienna Hills. This exempt position works Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering an hourly pay range of $26 to $32. The Executive Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in managing the Culinary Department's daily operations, which include supervising food preparation, assisting with menu development, and maintaining high standards in food quality and presentation. Working closely with the Executive Chef, this position will oversee cost controls, food ordering, and the successful execution of catering events. The role calls for an energetic and entrepreneurial culinary professional capable of leading a team to deliver outstanding meals tailored to meet the needs and preferences of the senior living community.

Beyond daily kitchen management, the Executive Sous Chef will contribute to rolling out new culinary programs in collaboration with the company’s marketing and culinary teams. This includes staying current with food and catering trends, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring food cost controls are strictly followed. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising hourly culinary associates, helping to foster a positive and productive work environment. An emphasis is placed on continuously improving culinary services while supporting client satisfaction programs and activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated culinary professionals with progressive experience in kitchen management, catering, and high-volume foodservice operations. Candidates who hold culinary certifications, such as ServSafe, and have comprehensive knowledge of institutional and batch cooking will find this role particularly appealing. Computer literacy is essential, especially familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet tools. Ovation’s benefits package further supports employees’ well-being and peace of mind, making this role both professionally rewarding and financially beneficial. Join Ovation by Avamere and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in senior living culinary services.