Sous Chef

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

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at Discovery Village at Deerwood Independent Living.

As Sous Chef , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As Sous Chef oversees and assists all food production, food presentation, and all back-of-the-house activity. Expected to meet or exceed community food service standards at all times, adhering to budgetary requirements, and help manage kitchen operations in a cost effective manner.

Position Highlights:

• Status: Full-time


• Location: 10660 Validus Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32256


• Rate of Pay: $50,000 - $60,000/year

What You’ll Do:

• Assists chef with planning, staffing, organizing and coordinating the preparation of all meals in all levels of care.


• Helps planning menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.


• Assisted living food requirements as it pertains to state standards.


• Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.


• Assists chef with time clock management as it relates to labor actuals. These are completed on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with budget.


• Ensures compliance with Resident dietary restrictions as it pertains to community


• Observes/and works side by side with workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.


• Gives instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking.


• Assists chef with Inventorying food items monthly in the community


• Create custom holiday menus


• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.


• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Associate’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.


• Minimum of three years experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a food service environment.


• Successful completion of recognized food safety course.


• Competitive wages


• Early access to earned wages before payday!


• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours


• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)


• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)


• 401(K) with employer match


• Paid training


• Opportunities for growth and advancement


• Company provided uniforms


• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Why Join Us:

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.