Sous Chef

Erickson Senior Living•Eagle, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Eagle’s Trace by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Sous Chef with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership. The Sous Chef will contribute to the community’s Signature Dining Programs, which feature à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations, and work with a dedicated team in state-of-the-art kitchens. The role supervises culinary and utility staff and oversees kitchen operations in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and sanitation. It also manages daily food preparation and service, ensuring that menu items meet recipe, food-safety, quality, dietary, and production requirements. Compensation is commensurate with experience, starting at $50,656 annually. Eagle’s Trace is a 70-acre continuing care retirement community in West Houston, Texas, and is part of Erickson Senior Living’s national network.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of full-service experience.
Minimum of 6 months of supervisory and coaching experience.
Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
Must be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchens and refrigerators and freezers.

Responsibilities

Supervise scheduling, training, and discipline of culinary and utility staff.
Oversee culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation.
Manage daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals.
Direct preparation and service of menu items, ensuring adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts.
Oversee the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, the kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision packages.
Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses.
Personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
PTO plans.
Company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for team members over 18.
30% discount on food and drinks at onsite dining venues, plus discounted healthy-choice meal options.
Growth opportunities as the company opens and expands communities.
Education assistance and certification reimbursement.
Access to over 6,000 courses through an online learning library.
Work-life balance and flexibility.