Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telemedicine

On-Demand Pay

Discount Program

Health Insurance

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Assistance Program

Meal Tickets

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Resident Relationships

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in San Antonio, working with the Culinary Director to deliver nutritious, appealing meals for residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You will lead the kitchen, supervise staff, and ensure high standards of safety and quality at every service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, diet-specific preparation, and cost-conscious menu execution, with opportunities for growth and development within Sagora’s

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Sous Chef or Assistant Culinary Director experience in a commercial kitchen.
• ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s permit required by state/local authorities.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English with residents, families, guests and staff.
• Ability to use math to calculate recipes and costing.
• Skills to prepare dishes for specialized diets.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare menu items in accordance with recipes.
• Cook à la carte items.
• Present a finished plate to be served and enjoyed.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

English communication

Recipe costing

Dietary food prep

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!

Core Values

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: Lynridge of San Antonio

Address: 15430 Huebner 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.