Sous Chef — Create Nutritious, Inviting Meals for Residents

Sagora Senior Living; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a focused and creative Sous Chef for Heritage Place Independent Living in Burleson, TX. You will work with the Culinary Director and team to craft nutritious, attractive meals and lead cooking efforts in a residents-first environment.

Join a company that values commitment, empowerment, and teamwork. This full-time role offers growth opportunities within Sagora’s communities and a supportive kitchen team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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

Skills

Sous chef experience

ServSafe Certification

English communication

Recipe costing

Dietary prep

Job description

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a focused and creative Sous Chef for Heritage Place Independent Living in Burleson, TX. You will work with the Culinary Director and team to craft nutritious, attractive meals and lead cooking efforts in a residents-first environment.

Join a company that values commitment, empowerment, and teamwork. This full-time role offers growth opportunities within Sagora’s communities and a supportive kitchen team.