Senior Living Sous Chef — Flexible Hours & Growth

Discovery Village at Deerwood IL; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages

Flexible scheduling (FT/PT)

Paid time off & Holidays (FT)

Comprehensive benefits (health/dental/

401(k) with employer match

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Company uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Village at Deerwood Independent Living is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to enrich the lives of our residents by delivering high-quality meals and fostering meaningful connections daily.

In this role you will oversee food production, presentation, and back-of-house operations, ensuring affordability and adherence to dietary guidelines while maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager.
• Successful completion of a recognized food safety course.

Responsibilities

• Assists chef with planning, staffing, organizing and coordinating the preparation of all meals in all levels of care.
• Helps plan menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines.
• Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield and ensures compliance with state standards.
• Monitors food quality, temperatures, portion control, palatability and presentation.
• Oversees labor scheduling to ensure budget compliance.
• Inventorying food items monthly and assisting with cost-effective purchasing.

Education

Culinary arts degree

3+ years chef/kitchen manager

Food safety course

Job description

Discovery Village at Deerwood Independent Living is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to enrich the lives of our residents by delivering high-quality meals and fostering meaningful connections daily.

In this role you will oversee food production, presentation, and back-of-house operations, ensuring affordability and adherence to dietary guidelines while maintaining strict safety standards.