Culinary Nutrition Chef

Vi at Lakeside Village is a distinguished community recognized both as a Great Place to Work and as one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to Work For. Situated in Lantana, Florida, Vi is dedicated to delivering excellence not only in the living experiences offered to its residents but also in the workplace culture cultivated for its employees. The company provides a luxurious and supportive work environment emphasizing meaningful and rewarding work, competitive pay, and extensive benefits such as generous paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid maternity and paternity leave, award-winning training and development, and tuition reimbursement. This commitment to employee satisfaction and development has helped Vi maintain its status as a top employer in the senior living sector.

At Vi at Lakeside Village, the Culinary Nutrition Chef plays a crucial role within the Care Center by supporting the Executive Chef in managing the culinary operations. This position is essential for ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to meet the specific dietary needs of residents, including those with therapeutic and texture-modified diets such as diabetic, low-sodium, and pureed options. Working collaboratively with the Nutrition Services Manager, the Culinary Nutrition Chef ensures all meals adhere to stringent nutritional standards as well as the residents' medical dietary requirements.

The role demands a hands-on approach in food preparation, plating, and service, all executed in alignment with established menu guidelines and individualized resident care plans. This position also upholds rigorous standards of sanitation and safety, adhering to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols as well as local, state, and federal regulations. In addition to culinary duties, the Culinary Nutrition Chef manages a team by overseeing staffing, training, scheduling, performance management, and employee relations to maintain a highly efficient kitchen operation.

Additionally, the Culinary Nutrition Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef to ensure recipe accuracy, standardization, and consistency in ingredient usage and menu offerings, guaranteeing a superior dining product for the residents. Constant coordination with the Nutrition Services Manager is key to assimilating relevant nutritional data and accommodating residents' food preferences, thereby creating a positive and satisfying dining experience. This pivotal role is designed for culinary professionals passionate about nutrition, dedicated to compliance, and committed to delivering exceptional culinary care in a luxury senior living environment.

The position offers an attractive annual salary range from $70,923.33 to $88,641.75, reflecting the expertise and responsibilities involved in this specialized culinary-nutrition leadership role. Emphasizing the importance of background compliance, applicants must meet Florida's Care Provider Background Screening requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers within a world-class, caring community setting.