Sous Chef $22-$24/hr 11:30a-7:30p (Full Time)

Arrow Senior Living is a dedicated organization managing a network of senior living communities that provide a range of care services including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Currently operating 25 properties across five states—Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, and Arkansas—Arrow Senior Living serves nearly 1,400 employees and countless residents. Their commitment to fostering a home-like environment extends beyond residents to include team members, promoting an inclusive, supportive workplace culture built on strong core values. Arrow Senior Living emphasizes employee growth and internal promotion, celebrating and rewarding their team members with appreciation events, incentives, and comprehensive benefits. This organization thrives on creating lifelong friendships and a positive work atmosphere among its staff, making each day fulfilling and enjoyable. The role of Sous Chef at The Summit Senior Living in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a full-time position offering a competitive starting wage of $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. The shift schedule is Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This culinary leadership position is designed for a passionate and skilled individual ready to oversee kitchen operations within a senior living community. As a Sous Chef, you will ensure that food is prepared to high culinary standards that both delight residents and maintain good portion control and waste management. You will act as a Kitchen Curator, taking responsibility for supervising and inspecting all culinary services, including equipment maintenance, food storage rotation, and sanitation practices. Additionally, the Sous Chef functions as a Culinary Captain by leading the kitchen team through engagement, coaching, maintaining performance expectations, and accountability measures. The position requires excellent communication skills to collaborate with management, professional, and support staff effectively. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in senior housing or a related field, although this is preferred and not mandatory. A background in formal culinary or food service training—or equivalent supervisory or management experience—is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email communication is also required. The job demands physical stamina as it involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping for extended periods, frequently lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be comfortable working near extreme temperatures, including hot cooking surfaces and cold walk-in freezers. While primarily an indoor role, availability to work outdoor events is expected. Arrow Senior Living values its team member safety and culture, requiring all employees to be criminally cleared. Arrow Senior Living offers a robust benefits package to full-time and part-time employees alike, including a 100% company match on the 401(k) plan up to the first 3% of contributions, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, and an employee assistance program. Team members also enjoy paid time off with generous accrual, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, complimentary meals every shift, daily pay options, and direct deposit. The Summit Senior Living workplace culture promotes team member appreciation through weekly recognition programs and internal promotion opportunities, supporting career growth and worker satisfaction. If you are seeking an opportunity to combine your culinary talents with meaningful, community-focused work in a positive and supportive environment, Arrow Senior Living invites you to apply for the Sous Chef position. Explore more about the company culture and values through their Facebook page and website, or connect with a dedicated recruiter to learn more about joining this passionate and thriving team.

• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Criminal background clearance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop throughout the shift
• Capacity to frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in proximity to extreme temperatures such as cooking surfaces and walk-in freezers
• Willingness to work both indoors primarily and outdoors occasionally for events
• Availability Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork skills