Signature Dining Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Creativity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quality of life

Health benefits

PTO + volunteer hours

Diversity & belonging

Onsite clinics

Food discount

Growth opportunities

Education assistance

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Eagle’s Trace in West Houston, TX, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead culinary teams within our Signature Dining Programs. You will oversee staffing, production, and service for resident meals, ensuring high quality through adherence to recipes, safety standards, and dietary considerations.

Join a state‑of‑the‑art kitchen environment with opportunities for growth, education support, and comprehensive benefits designed to support work‑life balance in a vibrant continuing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full‑service experience.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience.
• 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 (hot kitchen to freezers).
• Specific state regulations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervises scheduling, training, and discipline of culinary staff; oversees culinary functions in the Chef’s absence.
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation for timely resident meals.
• Directs preparation and service of all menu items, ensuring recipes, food handling, safety, and quality.
• Oversees organization and sanitation of dining spaces, kitchen, storage, and loading dock.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Staff scheduling

Job description

Erickson Senior Living’s Eagle’s Trace in West Houston, TX, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead culinary teams within our Signature Dining Programs. You will oversee staffing, production, and service for resident meals, ensuring high quality through adherence to recipes, safety standards, and dietary considerations.

Join a state‑of‑the‑art kitchen environment with opportunities for growth, education support, and comprehensive benefits designed to support work‑life balance in a vibrant continuing