Sous Chef - $500 Sign-On Bonus

Porters Neck Village is a renowned senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and hospitality to its residents, who are among the wisest and most valued members of society. This extraordinary establishment prides itself on fostering a warm, respectful, and engaging environment that celebrates the rich life stories of its residents and invests in the growth and development of its staff. Situated in a friendly and vibrant community, Porters Neck Village offers not only a place to live but a lifestyle filled with comfort, dignity, and connection. The community is committed to exceptional standards in culinary, health, and wellness services, ensuring residents enjoy a high quality of life while employees find fulfilling, supportive work environments.

At Porters Neck Village, the focus on hospitality extends beyond the residents to include every team member. The company is currently seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join its Community Culinary Department. This critical role involves full-scope, hands-on production cooking aligned with community standards for quality, cleanliness, presentation, and service. The Sous Chef will proactively contribute to the daily culinary operations by preparing and serving meals following the Porters Neck Village recipe book and maintaining the high standards that define the community's food service. This position requires a passion for excellence in cooking, a strong commitment to hospitality, and the ability to work efficiently alongside a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors.

The Sous Chef is not just a cook but a key ambassador of Porters Neck Village’s culture and values. Responsibilities include ensuring that food quality, temperature, and presentation consistently meet community expectations, engaging positively with residents to gather feedback and improve service offerings, supporting meal service and kitchen cleanliness, and actively participating in creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere. This role demands a high level of culinary skill, attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to work collaboratively to support top-line revenue and occupancy goals through superior food service experiences.

Porters Neck Village offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, wellness, and financial security of its employees. Benefits include paid time off, medical (with two plan options), dental and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance with options for increased coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will also enjoy additional perks such as access to the community fitness center, team recognition programs including Employee of the Month and holiday celebrations, scholarship opportunities, an Employee Referral Program, and DailyPay, which allows access to earnings on the same day they work. New hires receive a $500 sign-on bonus as a welcoming incentive.

Working at Porters Neck Village means embracing the community’s Hospitality Promises, which include greeting residents and guests warmly by name, treating everyone with respect and courtesy, anticipating needs, responding enthusiastically, holding oneself accountable, valuing diversity, maintaining high professionalism, and paying careful attention to detail. The organization believes in creating a workplace where hospitality and senior engagement are at the heart of every interaction, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about making a positive impact in senior care through culinary excellence. If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate culinary professional with a minimum of five years of experience in restaurant or senior living cooking and preferably a culinary degree, this role offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment that values your talents and contributions.