Sous Chef

Job Description

Sous Chef

Tellico Village | Loudon, TN

Are you a Sous Chef seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking culinary rockstars to join our team! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for ensuring all food items are prepared to culinary standards and provide residents with an exceptional dining experience while maintaining portion control and minimizing waste. The Sous Chef will also inspect all aspects of the culinary service, including logs, cooking equipment, storage rotation, and food service regularly to ensure they are up-to-date, clean, and sanitary. This role will perform area sanitation tasks, including cleaning of all cooking equipment and workstations, and ensure foot safety is performed at all times. As a Sous Chef, you will also assist in leading the culinary team in day-to-day operation.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience as a chef in a large-scale cooking operation preferred
• Prior dietary experience in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting preferred
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offers stability; our family-owned company was founded in 1985!
• Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!
• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is dedicated to growing and developing our Tutera rockstars. Through Tutera University, every employee has the opportunity to learn new skills and become the best health care rockstar they can be!

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

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Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Job ID

2026-18775

Compensation: 21 to 23 (USD)