Signature Dining Sous Chef – Lead & Create

Erickson Senior Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness reimbursement

Health coaching

Telemedicine

PTO

Volunteer hours

Diversity & inclusion

Onsite medical centers

Food discount

Growth opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Eagle's Trace in West Houston, Texas is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead culinary operations within ourSignature Dining Programs, featuring à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work in state-of-the-art kitchens with a dedicated team and top-notch equipment.

We require a minimum of 3 years of full-service kitchen experience and at least 6 months in a supervisory capacity, with availability on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef's absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation.
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals.
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts.
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock.

Job description

Erickson Senior Living’s Eagle's Trace in West Houston, Texas is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead culinary operations within ourSignature Dining Programs, featuring à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. You’ll work in state-of-the-art kitchens with a dedicated team and top-notch equipment.

We require a minimum of 3 years of full-service kitchen experience and at least 6 months in a supervisory capacity, with availability on weekends and holidays.