BT Sous Chef

Brazos Presbyterian Homes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor in Houston, TX seeks a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations within a faith-based, not-for-profit Life Plan Community. You will supervise cooks, develop menus, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with front-of-house on resident satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in culinary roles, read and follow instructions, and embrace teamwork and compassion for older adults in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred.
• Minimum of two years culinary experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of meals to schedule.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control.
• Train and develop cooks and kitchen staff.
• Enforce food safety and OSHA safety standards.
• Collaborate on menu items and recipes with the Executive Sous Chef.
• Coordinate with front-of-house on resident feedback.
• Provide daily direction to culinary staff and report performance concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brazos Towers - Houston, TX 77025

Position Type: Full Time

Who We Are:

Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor has been a trusted name in senior living for over 50 years, offering a dynamic and vibrant community just minutes from Houston’s renowned Museum District and Texas Medical Center. As a faith-based, not-for-profit Life Plan Community, we are committed to enhancing the lives of older adults by providing a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. We are proud to have been recognized asBest of the Best in Texas for the past six years—an honor that reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in service and resident care. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and mission-driven team, we invite you to explore a future with Brazos Towers.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Sous Chef. This person will have a genuine interest in working with older adults and be able to engage, motivate, and support both residents and fellow team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and aligned with our values of respect, excellence, and community. Creativity, teamwork, and a drive to exceed expectations are key traits we’re looking for as we work together to fulfill our mission of uplifting the lives of those we serve.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and assists with overseeing the preparation of appropriate quantities of quality food to ensure meals are completed and served according to established schedules.
• Works closely with the Executive Sous Chef to maintain established standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, portion control, and resident satisfaction.
• Follows established recipes, production procedures, portion standards, and culinary practices to ensure consistent food quality.
• Ensures assigned kitchen preparation and food production responsibilities are completed accurately and timely.
• Assists the Executive Sous Chef with the orientation, training, coaching, and development of cooks, prep cooks, utility staff, and other assigned culinary associates.
• Assists with maintaining and enforcing established food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and OSHA safety standards within the kitchen.
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Sous Chef in developing menu items, recipes, and new culinary ideas.
• Communicates with front-of-house staff regarding resident feedback and promptly reports food quality, service, or resident satisfaction concerns to the Executive Sous Chef
• Provides day-to-day direction to assigned culinary staff and promptly reports employee performance, conduct, or disciplinary concerns to the Executive Sous Chef.
• Assists the Executive Sous Chef with evaluating the performance of cooks, prep cooks, utility staff, and other assigned culinary associates.
• Assists the Executive Sous Chef with monthly inventory, monitoring stock levels, and identifying food products and supplies needed to support kitchen operations.
• Participates in and assists with culinary staff training and in-service programs as directed by the Executive Sous Chef.
• Maintains assigned work areas in accordance with established OSHA, safety, sanitation, and departmental standards.
• Communicates effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with residents, associates, management, and other departments.
• Demonstrates the community hospitality promises toward residents, families, associates, and vendors.
• Performs assigned duties in accordance with department and community policies, procedures, and established standards.
• In the absence of the Executive Sous Chef, assists with overseeing daily kitchen operations and provides appropriate direction to culinary staff to maintain continuity of food production and service.
• Assists with critical operating issues, staffing needs, and emergency situations as directed by the Executive Sous Chef or other authorized leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of culinary experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen staff preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.