Sous Chef

Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Job summary

Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to play a vital role in enriching the lives of seniors through quality meal preparation. The successful candidate will assist in planning, staffing, and coordinating all meal preparations, ensuring that dietary needs are met while maintaining high standards of food quality.

Applicants should have an associate's degree in culinary arts and at least three years of experience in a similar role. The position offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a food service environment.
• Successful completion of a recognized food-safety course.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef with planning, staffing, organizing, and coordinating meal preparation.
• Help plan menus according to cultural and regional preferences.
• Ensure compliance with assisted-living food requirements.
• Monitor food quality and implement necessary changes.
• Conduct regular quality-assurance audits.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu planning

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts program

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.

Sous Chef

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

Position Highlights

• Status: Full‑Time
• Location: 4800 Aston Gardens Way, Naples, FL 34109

Responsibilities

• Assist the chef with planning, staffing, organizing, and coordinating the preparation of all meals in all levels of care.
• Help plan menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines; adjust recipes to appropriate yield.
• Ensure compliance with assisted‑living food requirements as it pertains to state standards.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of the food, including food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness; implement changes to meet established standards.
• Assist with time‑clock management related to labor actuals and ensure weekly compliance with budget.
• Ensure compliance with resident dietary restrictions as it pertains to the community.
• Observe and work side by side with workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure methods of cooking, garnishing, and portion sizes follow prescribed guidelines.
• Give instructions to cooking staff on fine points of cooking.
• Assist with monthly inventory of food items in the community.
• Create custom holiday menus.
• Conduct regular quality‑assurance audits.
• Practice all safety and loss‑prevention procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 a recognized food‑safety course.

Benefits

• 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 insurance (full‑time).
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid training.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Company‑provided uniforms.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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