Sous Chef
Sous Chef
Quail Park on Cypress – Independent, Assisted Living, & Enhanced Assisted Living
Location: Visalia, California
Schedule: Full-Time (Includes weekends and holidays as scheduled)
Quail Park on Cypress offers California-inspired architecture with comfortably appointed apartment homes and cottages, providing residents extraordinary opportunities to remain active and socially engaged. We are committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and dining experiences for our residents and are seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our Signature Dining team.
Position Summary
The Sous Chef supports the Director of Signature Dining in the daily operation of the culinary department, including food preparation, menu execution, staff leadership, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction. This role serves as a key culinary leader and may assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director of Signature Dining.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
Support the Director of Signature Dining in developing kitchen schedules, assigning daily tasks, and ensuring efficient meal production, service, and cleanup.
Assist with managing the department within established budgetary guidelines.
Train, supervise, and direct kitchen team members during assigned shifts.
Maintain working knowledge of OSHA, CDPH, and local/state regulatory requirements and ensure full compliance.
Fill in for the Director of Signature Dining and Dining Room Manager as needed.
Support dining room service operations when required.
Culinary & Food Service Operations
Assist with menu development, ensuring meals offer variety, appeal, and meet the nutritional needs of the senior population.
Ensure food is prepared and presented attractively and consistently.
Routinely assist with food preparation and cooking across multiple dining venues.
Enforce proper food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices at all times.
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food storage areas.
Assist with ordering, inventory management, and maintenance of food supplies, equipment, and small wares.
Resident Experience & Community Engagement
Communicate with residents, families, guests, and team members to address feedback and maintain high satisfaction.
Participate in and support special events, parties, and marketing functions.
Assist with resident activities and special functions as directed.
Other Responsibilities
Attend required meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions.
Uphold Residents’ Rights in accordance with state regulations and company policy.
Support and comply with all company policies and service philosophy.
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified culinary arts training preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of food service experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in both restaurant and senior living environments preferred.
Experience working in multiple dining venue settings preferred.
Strong understanding of dining room and kitchen operations.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute menus that meet senior nutritional needs.
Knowledge of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Strong commitment to customer service and hospitality.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English effectively.
Basic computer proficiency.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to meet all health, safety, and food handling regulations.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Required Certifications
Current Food Handler’s Certification
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Annual Continuing Education Credits as required
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including physical exam, drug test, TB test, and criminal background check.
Working Conditions
Full-time position with flexible scheduling, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend, and holiday rotations.
Join Quail Park on Cypress and be part of a team dedicated to excellence, hospitality, and enriching the lives of our residents every day.