Sous Chef
Company: Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House
Role summary
Sous Chef is a role at Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House in Short Pump, Virginia, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Salary: USD 19–21 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Sous Chef
- Company
- Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House
- Location
- Short Pump, Virginia, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Salary
- USD 19–21 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-04
If you have a passion for creating delicious food and a knack for kitchen operations, this Sous Chef role could be a fantastic fit! You'll get to work with a supportive team and enjoy a steady hourly wage, with no formal degree required to step into this culinary opportunity.
Job description
Description
QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.
We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply.
We are currently looking for a Sous Chef for Dogwood Terrace by Barclay House
Shift: Wednesday - Sunday, 10:30a - 7:00p
In the role of Sous Chef and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen.
Review menus and food-production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while ensuring portion-control standards.
Oversee preparation and set-up of service to serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner.
Follow food safe handling procedures in preparation as well as proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food.
Accurately complete logs in a timely manner i.e., refrigerator, freezer and production sheets
Follow QSLM sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts.
In absence of the Executive Chef, oversee the food service staff and overall kitchen operations.
Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-compliant issues as needed.
Perform administrative duties including menu planning, ordering, receiving, invoice processing, inventory, end-of- month report, staffing and payroll if needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking
Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills
Experience mentoring and directing others
Ability to prepare and follow recipes
General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
Basic Computer skills