Sous Chef

Sagora Senior Living • Sugar Land, TX

7d

About The Position

The Sous Chef is a creative and detail-oriented culinary team member who works closely with the Culinary Director and other culinary department members to prepare nutritious, attractive meals that exceed residents’ expectations. The role supports a delightful dining experience for residents in a senior living community.

Requirements

• One or more years of work experience as a Sous Chef or Assistant Culinary Director in a commercial kitchen.
• Current ServSafe Certification and a Food Handler’s permit, as required by state and local authorities.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with residents, families, guests, and other associates.
• Ability to use math to calculate recipes and costing.
• Skills necessary to prepare dishes for specialized diets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Culinary Director with day-to-day oversight and supervision of the culinary department as assigned.
• Oversee the culinary department in the Culinary Director’s absence.
• Prepare menu items in accordance with recipes.
• Cook à la carte items.
• Present finished plates for service.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area.
• Deep-clean the kitchen monthly.
• Assist with inventory and ordering food and non-food supplies.
• Train and counsel food service associates.

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members.
• On-Demand Pay (pay advances).
• Discount and rewards program.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care Flexible Plan.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Team Member Assistance Program with counseling services.
• Discounted meal tickets.
• Referral bonus program.
• Tuition assistance for programs directly related to the team member’s position.
• Lasting relationships with residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed