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WesleyLife is a leading senior care organization committed to revolutionizing the aging experience by redefining the narrative around aging. Instead of viewing aging as a period of decline, WesleyLife promotes it as a vital life transition marked by opportunities for growth, purpose, and vibrant living. With decades of experience—nearly 80 years—WesleyLife has established itself as a trusted community where older adults are empowered to thrive, engage, and live life on their own terms. The organization operates various communities like Wesley on Grand, which offer a comprehensive spectrum of care options including independent living, assisted living, memory support, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation services, all under one roof. The focus extends beyond basic care to embrace mind, body, and spirit wellness through vibrant programming and a holistic approach tailored to individual needs. Located conveniently near Downtown Des Moines, WesleyLife communities provide a home-like environment coupled with easy accessibility and personalized support services, ensuring residents enjoy quality of life in a connected and supportive community setting. The role of the Sous Chef at WesleyLife is a critical leadership position within the culinary team. This full-time role, based primarily on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with no late nights required, is designed for a culinary professional passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences to seniors. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef by managing kitchen operations, ensuring all meals are nutritious, beautifully presented, and meet strict health and safety standards. This role requires flexibility with some weekend and evening shifts and focuses on collaboration with a skilled culinary team where ongoing growth and career advancement are strongly supported. The Sous Chef will have the opportunity to showcase their culinary talents across multiple dining venues including the upscale Vita Fine Dining Restaurant, the casual Sante' Bistro, and specialized care dining rooms. Responsibilities include leading meal production, adhering to refined recipes, and innovating menus to cater not only to general tastes but also specific dietary requirements and modified diets that affect residents' health and satisfaction. This position values cleanliness, efficient workflow, infection control practices, and minimizing food waste, all within a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $24.50 per hour, depending on experience, with added benefits such as DailyPay access allowing employees to get paid before payday, shift differentials for weekend hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k). WesleyLife promotes wellness with free wellness center memberships, cash incentives for healthy habits, and voluntary benefits like life, accident, and critical illness coverage. Additional career growth opportunities include scholarship assistance up to $3,000 per year, tuition reimbursement up to $1,500 per year, an 18% tuition discount at Purdue University Global, and ongoing leadership training and development pathways. The organization fosters a positive work culture, emphasizing respect, teamwork, support, recognition programs, work-life balance, and benefits available after only 30 days. WesleyLife encourages applicants who are passionate about service and wellness to join their purpose-driven community, where employees' well-being, professional growth, and impact truly matter. As an equal opportunity employer, WesleyLife prioritizes inclusivity and requires pre-employment health assessments, drug screening, and tobacco screening to ensure a healthy workplace environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years culinary experience
• Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday schedule
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to pass pre-hire health assessment
• Successful completion of drug and tobacco screening
• Physical ability to perform kitchen tasks