Sous Chef

Discovery Senior Living; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Early wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Discovery Village at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead and support all aspects of food production for residents across care levels. You will partner with the kitchen team to plan menus, ensure dietary guidelines are met, and uphold quality and safety standards.

With an Associate's degree in culinary arts and 3+ years as a Chef/Kitchen Manager, you will help manage staffing, inventory, and budget considerations while delivering engaging, quality meals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, staff, organize and coordinate the preparation of all meals across care levels.
• Plan menus and cycles according to cultural/regional preferences and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state and resident dietary requirements.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, portions and presentation to standards.
• Assist with labor budgeting and weekly time clock management.
• Inventory food items monthly and support safety procedures.

Skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Leadership

Quality control

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts

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.

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