Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $29.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401K Plan with employer match
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Daily Pay

Job Description

The Delaney At The Vale is a premier senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional lifestyle experiences for the wise and vibrant seniors it serves. Nestled in a nurturing environment, The Delaney At The Vale takes immense pride in creating a caring atmosphere where residents feel valued, engaged, and supported. As a leader in senior living, the company invests deeply in the future of the industry and the growth of its team members, recognizing that an extraordinary team is vital to delivering extraordinary care and hospitality. This holistic approach fosters a workplace culture driven by respect, innovation, and a shared passion for enriching the lives of seniors.

Joining The Delaney At The Vale means becoming part of a committed team that goes beyond simply performing a job; it means contributing to an extraordinary life. The company offers competitive compensation starting at $29 per hour along with a full-time schedule, ensuring stability and career growth opportunities within a supportive professional environment. Employees benefit from a comprehensive perks package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, and daily pay options.

The role of Hospitality-Focused Sous Chef at The Delaney At The Vale is an exciting career opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about hospitality and senior engagement. In this position, the Sous Chef plays a vital role in overseeing the preparation of the community’s menu in close collaboration with the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage. The position demands a blend of culinary expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements specific to senior living. The Sous Chef is entrusted with maintaining high food quality, adhering to presentation standards, and ensuring all meals meet local regulatory standards for nutrition and dietary guidelines.

The Sous Chef’s responsibilities extend beyond kitchen operations to include creating engaging menus, theme buffets, and special event dining that elevate the resident experience. This role requires a hands-on approach, coordinating daily kitchen assignments, assessing food quality firsthand, and actively engaging with residents to gather feedback to continually refine food service practices. By aligning culinary creativity with operational efficiency and outstanding service standards, the Sous Chef significantly contributes to the overall satisfaction and well-being of residents.

Moreover, the Sous Chef represents The Delaney At The Vale’s hospitality values through warm and inviting interactions with residents and guests, actively fostering a positive marketing environment. This role supports the community’s broader business goals by influencing revenue and occupancy through culinary excellence and team leadership. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through their culinary and hospitality skills. Candidates who thrive in a collaborative, senior care-focused environment will find The Delaney At The Vale an exceptional workplace to grow their career and make a meaningful impact.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Minimum two to three years of relevant experience in hospitality or culinary settings
  • Familiarity with dietary and nutritional requirements for seniors
  • Ability to work full-time
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to food quality and presentation standards

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary degree and supervisory experience preferred
  • Minimum of two to three years in a hotel, restaurant, senior living, or club with fine dining experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure
  • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
  • Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned
  • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
  • and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service
  • Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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