Sous Chef

Responsibilities

• Affords the chef 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 an equivalent combination of education and food preparation experience in a directly related field.
• One to three years food preparation experience, including sauces, soups, meat, and seafood.
• Supervisory experience and working knowledge of banquet production and planning preferred.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• Obtain and hold any local or state required food handling/supervision/sanitation licenses and/or certifications.

Qualifications

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job description.

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.
• Adoption benefit.
• Disability (short and long term).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account.
• Optional life and dependent life insurance.
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Legal plan.

Pay

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

Schedule

Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.

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.