Sous Chef

Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. About Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center For over 75 years, Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (MNRC) has been recognized as a leader in providing care for those individuals who can no longer be cared for at home due to illness, frailty, or some other limitation. We believe in quality care, compassion and enhancing the lives of every individual. At Maunalani, our goal is to make a difference in the lives of our Seniors. Are you a passionate Sous Chef looking to make a meaningful difference every day? We're looking for an elite culinary leader ready to step into a high-impact, career-accelerating role with a clear path to an Executive Chef role or moving into broader departmental management. This isn't just cooking; it's about leading a team, managing a ~$1.5M budget, and directly driving 95.0% or higher resident and family satisfaction. If you want to use your culinary skills to serve a higher purpose while building your administrative expertise, this is your next, big career move. I.

Your Mission:

Exceptionalism, Dignity, and Leadership We are Maunalani, and our mission is simple: To continuously improve the Quality of our Care and Services. Your role is central to the mission. II.

What You'll Own:

The Plate-to-Patient Experience:

Oversee every step—from prep to delivery—ensuring every meal, whether in a dining room or on a clinical unit, is served with dignity, exceptionalism, and restaurant-style quality. You are responsible for food that is not just nutritious, but genuinely happy .

Administrative Command:

Leverage your advanced sous chef experience to manage kitchen production but also take on significant administrative oversight. This includes advanced inventory control, budget monitoring, compliance reporting, and creating the staff schedule. The 95%

Satisfaction Goal:

Proactively engage with residents and their families. Gather feedback, adjust menus, and solve problems in real-time to consistently maintain our gold-standard goal of 95.0% or higher satisfaction scores.

Safety and Training:

Lead all equipment training for safe usage and maintenance, ensuring the kitchen is always compliant with the highest HACCP and sanitation standards. III. Why This Role is

Your Career Ladder Direct Path:

We are actively recruiting for a Chef who has the ambition and administrative aptitude to move into the Executive Chef role or moving into broader departmental management role. We will invest in your growth.

Impact:

Your food doesn't just feed; it heals and comforts. You will be serving the most vulnerable population with the highest need for culinary excellence.

Stability:

Work in a mission-driven, established healthcare environment (not volatile restaurant hours). IV.

Skills you bring:

A seasoned Chef or high-volume Sous Chef (3+ years of experience preferred). Obsessed with both culinary detail and administrative efficiency. Passionate about service, dignity, and building a world-class kitchen team. Certified in ServSafe/Food Handling. Why Maunalani?

Meaningful Work:

Directly impact the daily lives and well-being of our cherished residents.

Supportive Team:

Join a dedicated 'ohana of professionals committed to excellence.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package.

Beautiful Location:

Work at the top of Wilhelmina Rise, overlooking Diamond Head. Ready for the opportunity? Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Culinary experience: 2 years (Required)

Cooking:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person