Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Affords the chef with oversight of the kitchen operations.
• Maintains high-quality food products and service.
• Prepares and coordinates daily meals according to standardized recipes.
• Coordinates and oversees meal preparation for quality assurance, presentation, and portion control.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent food preparation experience.
• One to three years of food preparation experience, including sauces, soups, meat, and seafood.
• Supervisory experience and working knowledge of banquet production and planning.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent food preparation experience.
• Experience: One to three years of food preparation experience, including sauces, soups, meat, and seafood.
• Skills: Supervisory experience and working knowledge of banquet production and planning.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current ServSafe Certification required. Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.

Skills

• Food preparation and management skills.
• Sanitation and food safety standards.
• Meal coordination and quality assurance.
• Supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral program.
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA).
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Disability (short and long term).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Optional life and dependent life insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience.

Schedule

Part and full-time schedules are available.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be: Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families. Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members. Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings. Industry leader in clinical care. Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional. Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.

Brookdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Brookdale is committed to providing a diverse workforce and a drug-free workplace.