Signature Dining Sous Chef — Lead & Grow in Modern Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement

PTO + volunteer hours

Onsite wellness centers

Dining discount

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Eagle’s Trace location in West Houston seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our Signature Dining Programs. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food production, and ensure adherence to recipes while maintaining high standards of safety and service for residents.

We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a culture focused on quality, teamwork, and belonging as part of a national senior living network.

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; oversees all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence.
• 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, and production forecasts.
• Oversees organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Team coordination

Job description

Erickson Senior Living’s Eagle’s Trace location in West Houston seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in our Signature Dining Programs. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage food production, and ensure adherence to recipes while maintaining high standards of safety and service for residents.

We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a culture focused on quality, teamwork, and belonging as part of a national senior living network.