Sous Chef

Job Description

Join our award-winning Monarch Landing Community as our Sous Chef! Opportunity to work in a dynamic kitchen and enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

We believe that great work is fueled by a passion for the people you serve and how you serve them. Especially in senior living careers, you need a strong team of individuals with varied strengths but one common goal: to offer our senior residents quality care and a fulfilling lifestyle. Monarch Landing is Naperville’s premier Life Plan Community, conveniently located near Route 59 & Interstate 88.

• Salary: $24/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short-term Disability Insurance – Benefits start the first of the month following your date of hire
• Employer‑paid Life and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and paid holidays
• Resident‑run employee appreciation program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Discounted meals
• Parking garage
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

You have a strong background in designing and executing menus, managing kitchen operations, cultivating emerging talent, and mentoring culinary associates. A proven ability to create and maintain a budget and have the ability and desire to continuously reinvent yourself. This position calls for someone who has a passion for delivering excellence at all levels and who can thrive in a fast‑paced/high‑volume environment.

High School Diploma or GED required; certification from a culinary institute or Associate degree in culinary arts preferred. A minimum of 3 years high‑volume cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, senior living community, or similar institution and 2 years supervisory experience required.

Acts as the Executive Chef’s second in command ensuring that staff follows all policies and procedures and that the product leaving the kitchen is of top quality. Assists with menu planning, recipe creation, and standardization. Schedules daily kitchen production and food preparation for on‑time service of meals.

Monarch Landing, 2255 Monarch Dr., Naperville, IL 60563 |

Proud recipient of the overall 5‑Star Medicare Rating!

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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