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We are hiring Sous Chefs who can bring their passion for great food, teamwork, and culinary experience to our fine dining restaurants. Our Signature Dining program embraces scratch cooking and chef-inspired culinary creations that set us apart from our competitors. 

Compensation: Starting at $55,000 - $65,000 / yearly (based upon experience)

What we offer: 

$2000 sign on bonus

Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm

Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options

PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law. 

A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age

30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices

Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How you will make an impact: 

Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation for on-time service of resident meals

Directs the preparation and service accuracy for all forecasted menu items to include recipes, proper food handling, food safety, food quality, diet restrictions, and utilizing production forecast

Supervises scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The sous chef will be in charge of all culinary functions in the chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility, and kitchen sanitation.

Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

What you will need: 

Minimum of 2 years full-service experience

Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience

Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language

Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers

Able to work some weekends and holidays

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law