Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef

The Village of Southampton; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Discounted pricing

Holiday pay

PTO rollover

EAP

Pay advances

Health insurance

Financial hardship

Compassionate leave

PTO cashout

Job summary

The Village of Southampton in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our dining team and deliver high-quality meals for residents in a senior living community.

This full-time role requires 1+ years as Sous Chef or 3-5 years as cook, strong leadership, sanitation discipline, and the ability to work holidays and weekends. Benefits include 401K match, paid time off, and health options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with culinary school training.
• Three to five years as a cook or 1+ years as Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and equipment.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to lead and work in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Good physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to create diverse menus aligned with policy.
• Develop new dishes for residents.
• Establish schedules and organize the kitchen for efficiency.
• Prepare high-quality dishes per menu and standards.
• Train kitchen staff to optimize nutrition and enjoyment.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen.
• Prepare meals including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods.
• Ensure plate presentation and dressing before serving.
• Maintain sanitized kitchen and proper food storage.
• Check ingredient quality.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders when shortages occur.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Be an active member of the community emergency response team.
• Maintain professional appearance and hygiene.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Sanitation procedures

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Culinary expertise

Education

High School Diploma or GED with culinary school training

Job description

Are you an experienced culinary professional passionate about creating delicious, high-quality meals for seniors? We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Sous Chef who is ready to make a positive impact in our residents' lives. If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to our community, we’d love to have you join our team!

Benefits Include:

401K with a 4% safe harbor match

Perks at Work- Discounted pricing on purchases

Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday

Generous PTO that rolls over year over year

Employee Assistance Program

Paycheck Advances

Healthcare options

Financial Hardship Programs

Compassionate Leave

PTO Cashout Option

Location: Village of Southampton, an Independent and Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

Pay Rate: Competitive

Must be able to work holidays and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services to create diverse menus that align with the community’s policy and vision.
• Develop new and appealing dishes for residents.
• Establish work schedules and organize the kitchen to ensure efficient and excellent task completion.
• Prepare high-quality dishes that adhere to the established menu and standards.
• Train kitchen staff to achieve the best nutritional outcomes and enjoyment for residents.
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen at all times.
• Prepare or assist in preparing complete meals, including soups, meats, gravies, vegetables, desserts, salads, and baked goods.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment; ensure proper storage of all food and items.
• Check and ensure the quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders when there are shortages.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene per company policies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, with training from a culinary school.
• Three to five years of proven experience as a cook or 1+ years as a Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.), equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work as part of, and lead, a team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.

EOE/M/F/D/V