Sous Chef (Senior Living)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains food quality and consistency, monitoring food temperatures, portion control, palatability, and attractiveness of food.
• Manages kitchen operations in a cost-effective manner, including labor actuals and inventorying food items monthly.
• Ensures compliance with resident dietary restrictions and observes/coaches cooking staff in fine points of cooking.
• Creates custom holiday menus and conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Performs 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 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 insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program