Sous Chef - Quick Hire!

The Village of Southampton is a well-established senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in a warm, supportive environment. This community prides itself on providing residents with high-quality care and engaging lifestyle options while fostering a sense of belonging and independence. Known for its compassionate approach and commitment to excellence, The Village of Southampton integrates personalized care with a rich array of amenities designed to enhance the lives of its residents. This senior community values its employees as critical partners in delivering exceptional services and aims to cultivate a workplace culture that supports professional growth, teamwork, and mutual respect. We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our culinary team and contribute to enhancing the dining experience for our residents. As a vital member of our kitchen staff, the Sous Chef will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services to develop creative, nutritious, and appealing menus that align with the community’s vision and dietary requirements. The role is essential in creating meals that not only meet the nutritional needs of seniors but also delight them with variety and presentation. The Sous Chef is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen, including supervising kitchen staff, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards. This role requires leadership, culinary creativity, and strong organizational skills. Candidates must be able to manage inventory effectively, order supplies timely, and maintain high food quality standards throughout meal preparation. Employee training and development, particularly focusing on nutritional best practices for seniors, is also a key responsibility. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary in a rewarding environment where your culinary skills will contribute directly to the wellbeing and happiness of senior residents. The Village of Southampton supports its team with robust benefits including 401K with a safe harbor match, healthcare options, paid time off, employee assistance programs, and other perks designed to support work-life balance and financial security. We encourage culinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference in senior care to apply and join our team that values excellence, integrity, and compassion. This position requires availability to work weekends and holidays to ensure continuous service to our community. By taking on this role, you will have the opportunity to be an active part of a respected community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through quality dining experiences.

• High school diploma or GED
• training from a culinary school
• three to five years of proven experience as a cook or one plus years as a sous chef
• knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods such as grilling, baking, boiling
• ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• ability to work as part of and lead a team
• effective oral and written communication skills
• excellent physical condition and stamina