Sous Chef

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Piedmont (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

On-Demand Pay

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health/Dental/ Vision

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team and help craft nutritious, appealing meals for residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You will work closely with the Culinary Director to supervise daily operations and ensure high standards of safety and quality in every service.

Responsibilities include menu execution, inventory, cost control, and training kitchen staff while maintaining a clean, respectful, and resident-focused dining

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Strong communication with residents and team.
• Ability to read and follow recipes precisely.
• Costing and portioning knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist Culinary Director in day-to-day oversight of the culinary department.
• Oversee the culinary department in the absence of the Culinary Director.
• Prepare menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Cook à la carte items.
• Present finished plates for service.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen.
• Deep clean the kitchen monthly.
• Assist with inventory and ordering.
• Train and counsel kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

English communication

Math for recipes

Team leadership

Safety & sanitation

Education

ServSafe Certification

Food Handler’s Permit

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: Lynridge of HuntsvilleAddress: 4801 Whitesport Cir SWPhone 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.