Sous Chef

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef at Lyndale Abilene Memory Care to support the Culinary Director in delivering nutritious, appealing meals for residents across independent, assisted living, and memory care communities.

You will supervise daily kitchen operations, prepare menu items per recipes, ensure safety and cleanliness, and assist with inventory and staff coaching, all while upholding Sagora's Residents First values.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• 1+ year of experience as Sous Chef or Assistant Culinary Director in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to use math for recipes and costing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Director with day-to-day oversight of the culinary department.
• Oversee the department in the Culinary Director's absence.
• Prepare menu items per recipes and present finished plates.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen area.
• Inventory and orders for food and non-food supplies.
• Train and counsel food service staff.
• Deep clean the kitchen monthly.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

ServSafe Certification

Food handler’s permit

Recipe math

Job description

Sous ChefDo you have a passion for helping people and want to make a true impact in your next career move? A Sous Chef at Sagora Senior Living is a creative and detail-oriented individual who works closely with the Culinary Director and other members of the culinary department to prepare nutritious and attractive meals that exceed resident’s expectations and ensure they have a delightful experience at every meal.Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work! Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares, just like you!Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!Benefits:Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team membersOn-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life InsuranceFlex Spending AccountDependent Care Flex PlanHealth Savings Account401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!Paid time off and Holiday payTeam Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!Discounted Meal TicketsReferral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!Position Details:Community Name: Lyndale Abilene Memory CareAddress: 6568 Central Park BlvdPhone number: [phone]Status: Full-timeShift:What does a Sous Chef at Sagora do?Assist Culinary Director in day-to-day oversight and supervision of the culinary department as assignedOversee the culinary department in the absence of the Culinary DirectorPreparing menu items in accordance with recipesCooking à la carte itemsPresenting a finished plate to be served and enjoyedMaintaining a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking areaDeep clean kitchen on a monthly basisAssist with inventory and ordering of food and non-food suppliesTrain and counsel food service associatesWhat do you need to be a Sous Chef?One or more years of work experience as a Sous Chef or Assistant Culinary Director in a commercial kitchenCurrent ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit required as regulated by state and local authoritiesMust be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in EnglishAbility to use math to calculate recipes and costingMust have skills necessary to prepare dishes for specialized dietsSagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.