Senior Living Traveling Sous Chef

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth and Training programs

BV Cares support program

Exclusive discounts and offers

Continuing education courses

Employee milestones and achievements

Referral bonus opportunities

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a Traveling Sous Chef to cover Assisted Living communities across Florida. You will prepare high-quality meals, train kitchen staff, and uphold Belmont Village recipes to deliver an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests.

Ideal candidates are reliable, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced, physically active environment. Travel up to 75% and reside in the Miami area.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Primary residence within the Miami area.
• Ability to travel up to 75% with extended overnight stays.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory culinary experience.
• Advanced culinary skills in knife handling, food prep, and presentation.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Background check, drug screen and TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to serve as replacement or adjunct Cook for communities in the assigned area.
• Supervise Kitchen and Dining Room staff in absence of Chef Manager.
• Oversee food production when Chef Manager or Sous Chef is unavailable.
• Prepare food daily per the Food Production Worksheet and Menu Cycle.
• Create meals and daily specials following recipes and guidelines.
• Ensure proper storage, cleanliness, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain attractive food presentation and minimize waste through portion control.
• Support resident satisfaction and hospitality in every interaction.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife handling

Supervisory experience

Travel readiness

English communication

Physically active work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Traveling Sous Chef at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will provide coverage to our Assisted Living communities in an assigned geographic area focusing on high quality food preparation, filling in for culinary staff vacations, leaves of absence, special events or vacancies. The Traveling Sous Chef will serve as a member of the culinary team for the Belmont Village nearest their home when not traveling. The Traveling Sous Chef assists in training new kitchen employees and helps to maintain a high quality of food preparation and presentation using company recipes to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents and their guests. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to serve as replacement or adjunct Cook for communities in assigned area, supporting continued kitchen operations during times of staff vacancy or for special events; schedule of coverage to be determined by manager and Regional Director of Food Services
• Supervises Kitchen and Dining Room staff in absence of Chef Manager
• Supervises food production in the absence of Chef Manager or Sous Chef
• Prepares food daily as outlined on the Food Production Worksheet from the Menu Cycle
• Prepares meals and daily specials on designated days and shifts following recipes and production guidelines
• Prepares meals and a-la-carte menu items
• Shares best practices within the company
• Maintains clean, orderly and safe Kitchen and Dining Room environment.
• Ensures proper storage of kitchen equipment and handling of food to meet Health Department requirements as well as Belmont Village Standards of Cleanliness and Sanitation as described in the Policy and Procedure Manual
• Ensures compliance with regulations
• Monitors portion control to minimize waste
• Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving with consistent use of plate garnishes
• Follows all policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Makes hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Primary residence must be within the MIami area.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time including extended overnight stays
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a high volume restaurant setting with supervisory responsibilities
• Proven success with advanced Culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation
• Ability to work assigned shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
• All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

• Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
• BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
• Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
• Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
• Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
• Referral bonus opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.