Sous Chef

Clearwater at the Heights•Houston, TX

About The Position

Clearwater at The Heights, a luxury senior living community in Houston, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef. The role prepares food for residents, guests, and associates to the highest standards of quality and taste, following provided recipes and planned menus. Meals should be appetizing, nutritional, and accommodate special dietary requests or requirements. The Sous Chef helps maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness, safe food storage and handling, and regulatory compliance, and may supervise Dishwashers when Culinary Management is absent.

Requirements

Background clearances as required by government regulations.
Must meet health requirements, including TB.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to planned menus and provided recipes, ensuring meals are appetizing, nutritional, and meet special dietary requests or requirements.
Ensure food is served at the correct temperature and temperatures are charted as required.
Ensure proper plate presentation.
Consult with the Chef about menu changes or substitutions.
Keep food storage areas clean and organized.
Prepare food in accordance with governmental, sanitary, and dietitian regulations and established policies and procedures.
Handle incoming food orders in a timely manner.
Dispose of food and waste according to established policies.
Store, label, and date leftovers properly.
Record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers.
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
May supervise Dishwashers when Culinary Management is absent.
Prepare upcoming menu items and ensure they are stocked and pulled as directed by recipes.
Ensure safe storage and efficient use of kitchen inventory.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns.
Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations.
Maintain a positive, professional image and high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Represent Clearwater Living principles and core values daily.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required.