Sous Chef

Clearwater at the Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

401(k) contributions

Paid vacation and sick leave

Growth opportunities

Dynamic and fast paced environment

People-first culture

Job summary

Clearwater Living in Houston, TX, is seeking a full-time Sous Chef to join the team at Clearwater at The Heights. The role focuses on delivering the highest quality meals for residents, guests, and staff, following planned menus and recipes.

You will work under the culinary leadership to ensure safe, tasty, and beautifully presented dishes, while maintaining strict hygiene and kitchen organization in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

Qualifications

• High standards of food preparation
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and staff
• Understand health and safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items per planned menus and recipes, ensuring appetite appeal and nutritional value.
• Maintain correct food temperatures and proper plate presentation.
• Consult with Chef on menu changes or substitutions.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of food and leftovers.
• Record temperatures of refrigeration and dishwashing areas.
• Supervise dishwashers in the absence of Culinary Management.
• Ensure compliance with governmental and Clearwater Living policies and procedures.

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

Food safety

Team supervision

Inventory control

Job description

Are you passionate about serving seniors? Do you want to be part of team that strives to create experiences that celebrate our seniors?

Clearwater at The Heights is a premier luxury senior living community in Houston and is looking for a full-time Sous Chef to join the team!

Clearwater Living associates enjoy great benefits:

• Excellent benefits
• 401(k)contributions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Exciting opportunities to grow
• Dynamic and fast paced environment
• Culture of people first and service always

The responsibilities of the Sous Chef are to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for the residents, guests, and associates at the community in accordance with the recipes and planned menus provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items in accordance with planned menus and recipes provided and ensure the meals are appetizing, nutritional, and meet any special dietary requests or requirements
• Ensure all food is served at the correct temperature and charted as such
• Ensure there is proper plate presentation
• Consult with the Chef on any menu changes or substations
• Ensure food storage areas are clean and organized at all times
• Prepare food in accordance with all governmental, sanitary, and dietitian regulations as well as established policies and procedures
• Take care of food orders when they arrive in a timely manner
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies
• Ensure all leftovers are properly stored, labeled, and dated
• Record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers
• Responsible for cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas
• May supervise Dishwashers in the absence of the Culinary Management
• Prepare upcoming menu items ensuring they are stocked, and pulled as directed by recipes
• Responsible for safe storage and efficient use of all items within the kitchen’s inventory
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Comply with Clearwater Living standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
• Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
• Represent the Clearwater Living principles and core values on a daily basis
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Background clearances as required by government regulations
• Must meet health requirements, including TB

Clearwater Living is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.