Sous Chef

Sagora Senior Living; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Discounted meal tickets

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Culinary Director in managing daily kitchen operations at The Viera community. You will prepare nutritious meals, uphold high standards of food quality and presentation, and supervise kitchen staff to deliver a delightful dining experience for residents.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in a sous or assistant culinary leadership role, hold ServSafe and food handler permits, and can work in English with residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Assistant Culinary Director in a commercial kitchen (1+ year).
• Current ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit required by state/local authorities.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to perform culinary math for recipes and costing, and accommodate specialized diets.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Director in day-to-day oversight and supervision of the culinary department.
• Oversee kitchen operations in the Culinary Director's absence.
• Prepare menu items according to recipes and cook à la carte items.
• Present finished plates and ensure quality and presentation.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized cooking area; deep clean monthly.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of food and non-food supplies.
• Train and counsel food service staff.

Education

ServSafe Certification

Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance

Do 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!

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 members
• On-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 Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral 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: The Viera

Address: 3010 Airline Rd

Phone number: [phone]

Status: Full-time

What does a Sous Chef at Sagora do?

• Assist Culinary Director in day-to-day oversight and supervision of the culinary department as assigned
• Oversee the culinary department in the absence of the Culinary Director
• Preparing menu items in accordance with recipes
• Cooking à la carte items
• Presenting a finished plate to be served and enjoyed
• Maintaining a safe, sanitary, clean, and organized cooking area
• Deep clean kitchen on a monthly basis
• Assist with inventory and ordering of food and non-food supplies
• Train and counsel food service associates

What 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 kitchen
• Current ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit required as regulated by state and local authorities
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English
• Ability to use math to calculate recipes and costing
• Must have skills necessary to prepare dishes for specialized diets

Sagora 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.