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Discovery Senior Living

Sous Chef

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

As Sous Chef , you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful ... Ensures compliance with Resident dietary restrictions as it pertains to community * Observes/and ...

Discovery Senior Living

Sous Chef

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

As Sous Chef , you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful ... Ensures compliance with Resident dietary restrictions as it pertains to community * Observes/and ...

Resort Lifestyle Communities

Sous Chef

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$341/wk

Happy Residents * Full Occupancy * On-Budget Operations About the Role As our Sous Chef, you'll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents. You'll ensure smooth, efficient ...

Resort Lifestyle Communities

Sous Chef

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$341/wk

Happy Residents * Full Occupancy * On-Budget Operations About the Role As our Sous Chef, you'll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents. You'll ensure smooth, efficient ...

Resort Lifestyle Communities

Sous Chef

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Happy Residents * Full Occupancy * On-Budget Operations About the Role As our Sous Chef, you'll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents. You'll ensure smooth, efficient ...

HarborChase

Sous Chef

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Works with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality food products in accordance with HRA ... Maintains daily interaction with residents * The ability to work in a safe and alert manner * The ...

HarborChase LLC

Sous Chef

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Works with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality food products in accordance with HRA ... Maintains daily interaction with residents * The ability to work in a safe and alert manner * The ...

LA MARINA RESTAURANT INC

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Chef De Cuisine

Miami, FL · On-site

$63K - $87K/yr

By supporting partners from pre-development consulting through ongoing resident engagement, Toscana ... Role Description The Head Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Miami Beach, FL, responsible ...

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Resort Lifestyle Communities

Sous Chef

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Happy Residents * Full Occupancy * On-Budget Operations About the Role As our Sous Chef, you'll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents. You'll ensure smooth, efficient ...

HarborChase of Sarasota

Sous Chef

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

Works with the Executive Chef to ensure the highest quality food products in accordance with HRA ... Maintains daily interaction with residents * The ability to work in a safe and alert manner * The ...

Resort Lifestyle Communities

Sous Chef

Rockledge, FL · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Happy Residents * Full Occupancy * On-Budget Operations About the Role As our Sous Chef, you'll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents. You'll ensure smooth, efficient ...

LA MARINA RESTAURANT INC

Be Seen First

Chef De Cuisine

Miami, FL

$63K - $87K/yr

By supporting partners from pre-development consulting through ongoing resident engagement, Toscana ... Role Description The Head Chef is a full-time, on-site role based in Miami Beach, FL, responsible ...

New

Addington Place College Harbor

Sous Chef

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

We're looking for a dependable cook who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals for our residents ... The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Food & Beverage Director with meal/menu planning ...

Hawthorn Senior Living, LLC.

Sous Chef

Clermont, FL · On-site

$44K - $60K/yr

... Chef. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS * Must be 18 years of age * High school ... Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.

Resort Lifestyle Communities

Executive Chef

Lake Worth, FL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Happy Residents * Full Occupancy * On-Budget Operations About the Role At Palomino Gardens Retirement, we are seeking a purpose-driven Executive Chef to join our Independent Senior Living community ...

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How much do resident chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for resident chef in Florida is $13.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.49 and $14.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a resident chef?

A Resident Chef is a professional chef who works primarily at a specific location, such as a cooking school, hotel, or private club. Their role often includes preparing meals, teaching cooking classes, planning menus, and sometimes overseeing kitchen staff. Resident Chefs may also host culinary events and provide culinary expertise for special occasions. They typically have extensive culinary training and experience, making them valuable assets in both educational and hospitality settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a resident chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Resident Chef, you need strong culinary expertise, menu planning skills, and formal training from a culinary school or equivalent experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and inventory management systems is typically required. Creativity, leadership, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing kitchen teams and delivering exceptional dining experiences. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring kitchen efficiency, and satisfying guests' expectations.

How does a resident chef typically collaborate with other staff members in a culinary setting?

A Resident Chef works closely with a variety of team members, including kitchen staff, sous chefs, servers, and management. They often lead menu planning sessions, delegate kitchen tasks, and provide on-the-job training to ensure consistent food quality and safety standards. Collaboration with front-of-house staff is essential to align food service with guest expectations and to address any special dietary requests. Regular communication and teamwork are key to maintaining a smooth workflow and creating a positive dining experience for guests.

What is the difference between Resident Chef vs Personal Chef?

AspectResident ChefPersonal Chef
CredentialsCulinary degree, experience in restaurant kitchensCulinary training, often certified, with personalized skills
Work EnvironmentOperates mainly within a specific location, such as a private residence or estateTravels to clients' homes, prepares meals on-site
Employer & IndustryPrivate households, estates, or hospitality settingsIndividual clients or families
Job FocusManaging kitchen operations, menu planning, and cookingCustomized meal preparation tailored to client preferences

While both Resident Chefs and Personal Chefs prepare meals for private clients, Resident Chefs typically work within a fixed location managing kitchen operations, whereas Personal Chefs travel to clients' homes to prepare personalized meals. The roles overlap in culinary skills and client interaction but differ mainly in work setting and scope.

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Infographic showing various Resident Chef job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,006 per year, or $13.5 per hour.

Sous Chef

Discovery Senior Living

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Discovery Senior Living rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 247 rated social care providers

Job description

About Discovery Management Group
Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation's most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.
As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022-2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members' professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Discover You Purpose with us at Discovery Village at Deerwood Independent Living.
As Sous Chef, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.
Your Role:
As Sous Chef oversees and assists all food production, food presentation, and all back-of-the-house activity. Expected to meet or exceed community food service standards at all times, adhering to budgetary requirements, and help manage kitchen operations in a cost effective manner.
Position Highlights:
  • Status: Full-time
  • Location: 10660 Validus Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32256
  • Rate of Pay: $50,000 - $60,000/year

What You'll Do:
  • Assists chef with planning, staffing, organizing and coordinating the preparation of all meals in all levels of care.
  • Helps planning menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
  • Assisted living food requirements as it pertains to state standards.
  • Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
  • Assists chef with time clock management as it relates to labor actuals. These are completed on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with budget.
  • Ensures compliance with Resident dietary restrictions as it pertains to community
  • Observes/and works side by side with workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
  • Gives instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking.
  • Assists chef with Inventorying food items monthly in the community
  • Create custom holiday menus
  • Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
  • Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Associate's degree in culinary arts program preferred.
  • Minimum of three years experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a food service environment.
  • Successful completion of recognized food safety course.
  • Competitive wages
  • Early access to earned wages before payday!
  • Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
  • Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
  • Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Paid training
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Company provided uniforms
  • Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:
Benefits You'll Enjoy:
Why Join Us:
Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It's just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.
Our Culture & Values
So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we're unified by certain, core values, which we call our "Pillars of Excellence." They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.
Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
A Note to Applicants
This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.
Employment Scam Warning
We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.
JOB CODE: 1009505

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