Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Attendance bonuses
401k

Job Description

Vitality Living is a distinguished senior living community renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional care and vibrant living environments for its residents. With communities like Vitality Living Pleasant Hills, the organization creates a supportive and enriching atmosphere that focuses on enhancing the quality of life of older adults. Vitality Living is much more than a place of work; it is a thriving community dedicated to fostering meaningful experiences not only for its residents and their families but also for its team members. The company values individuality and celebrates diversity, encouraging every employee to bring their unique selves to the workplace, cultivating a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone belongs. This philosophy is foundational to the day-to-day operations and interactions within Vitality Living communities, making it an ideal workplace for professionals who value respect, collaboration, and purpose in their careers.

The role of Sous Chef at Vitality Living Pleasant Hills is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about creating nutritious, appetizing, and visually appealing meals tailored to the specific dietary needs of senior residents. This full-time position involves overseeing food preparation and kitchen operations in alignment with established menus, recipes, and medical dietary orders, including diet texture and liquid thickness specifications. The Sous Chef plays a crucial supervisory role, especially in the absence of the Culinary Services Director, ensuring the culinary team delivers high-quality meals while adhering strictly to food safety and sanitation standards. This role demands attention to detail, leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in food handling, preparation, and storage. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' health and satisfaction while working in a supportive and vibrant community environment. With vital benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous paid time off plan, attendance bonuses, and a 401k plan, this role at Vitality Living supports both professional growth and personal well-being, emphasizing the company's dedication to its team's success and happiness.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Have Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrate ability communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Meet state or provincial health related requirements
  • Maintain food handlers permit as required by state or provincial regulations

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Meet state or provincial health related requirements
  • Maintain food handlers permit as required by state or provincial regulations

Job Duties

  • Adhere to all food-related safety/sanitation standards
  • Prepare meals that are nutritious, appetizing, and attractive in accordance to company menus and recipes, as well as to physician orders for diet, texture, and liquid thickness
  • Ensure food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for meals planned
  • Adhere to proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food in a timely manner
  • Supervise the culinary team and overall kitchen operation in the absence of the Culinary Services Director
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary Services Director

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