Senior Living Traveling Sous Chef
Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate
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Compensation
$23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Job Type : Full Time
Minimum Years of Experience
1 year
Minimum Level of Education
High School
DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Traveling Sous Chef at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will provide coverage to our Assisted Living communities in an assigned geographic area focusing on high quality food preparation, filling in for culinary staff vacations, leaves of absence, special events or vacancies. The Traveling Sous Chef will serve as a member of the culinary team for the Belmont Village nearest their home when not traveling. The Traveling Sous Chef assists in training new kitchen employees and helps to maintain a high quality of food preparation and presentation using company recipes to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents and their guests. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.
YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Travel to serve as replacement or adjunct Cook for communities in assigned area, supporting continued kitchen operations during times of staff vacancy or for special events; schedule of coverage to be determined by manager and Regional Director of Food Services
Supervises Kitchen and Dining Room staff in absence of Chef Manager
Supervises food production in the absence of Chef Manager or Sous Chef
Prepares food daily as outlined on the Food Production Worksheet from the Menu Cycle
Prepares meals and daily specials on designated days and shifts following recipes and production guidelines
Prepares meals and a-la-carte menu items
Shares best practices within the company
Maintains clean, orderly and safe Kitchen and Dining Room environment.
Ensures proper storage of kitchen equipment and handling of food to meet Health Department requirements as well as Belmont Village Standards of Cleanliness and Sanitation as described in the Policy and Procedure Manual
Ensures compliance with regulations
Monitors portion control to minimize waste
Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving with consistent use of plate garnishes
Follows all policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
Makes hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Primary residence must be within the Chicagoland area.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time including extended overnight stays
Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a high volume restaurant setting with supervisory responsibilities
Proven success with advanced Culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation
Ability to work assigned shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.
Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS
Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
Referral bonus opportunities
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
EOE
Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INDOTH
Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate
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By checking this box, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions, Cookies and Privacy Policy.
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Compensation
$23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Job Type : Full Time
Minimum Years of Experience
1 year
Minimum Level of Education
High School
DESCRIPTION
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Traveling Sous Chef at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will provide coverage to our Assisted Living communities in an assigned geographic area focusing on high quality food preparation, filling in for culinary staff vacations, leaves of absence, special events or vacancies. The Traveling Sous Chef will serve as a member of the culinary team for the Belmont Village nearest their home when not traveling. The Traveling Sous Chef assists in training new kitchen employees and helps to maintain a high quality of food preparation and presentation using company recipes to ensure an excellent dining experience for residents and their guests. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.
YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Travel to serve as replacement or adjunct Cook for communities in assigned area, supporting continued kitchen operations during times of staff vacancy or for special events; schedule of coverage to be determined by manager and Regional Director of Food Services
Supervises Kitchen and Dining Room staff in absence of Chef Manager
Supervises food production in the absence of Chef Manager or Sous Chef
Prepares food daily as outlined on the Food Production Worksheet from the Menu Cycle
Prepares meals and daily specials on designated days and shifts following recipes and production guidelines
Prepares meals and a-la-carte menu items
Shares best practices within the company
Maintains clean, orderly and safe Kitchen and Dining Room environment.
Ensures proper storage of kitchen equipment and handling of food to meet Health Department requirements as well as Belmont Village Standards of Cleanliness and Sanitation as described in the Policy and Procedure Manual
Ensures compliance with regulations
Monitors portion control to minimize waste
Ensures attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving with consistent use of plate garnishes
Follows all policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
Makes hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Primary residence must be within the Chicagoland area.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time including extended overnight stays
Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a high volume restaurant setting with supervisory responsibilities
Proven success with advanced Culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation
Ability to work assigned shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community
All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a State and Federal criminal background check, drug screen, job related physical and TB test.
Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS
Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
Referral bonus opportunities
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
EOE
Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INDOTH
Job ID: 491062991
Originally Posted on: 8/28/2025
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