Sous Chef

About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation's most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing. Discover You Purpose with us at [Community Name]. As Sous Chef , you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day. Your Role: As Sous Chef oversees and assists all food production, food presentation, and all back-of-the-house activity. Expected to meet or exceed community food service standards at all times, adhering to budgetary requirements, and help manage kitchen operations in a cost effective manner. Position Highlights Status: FULL TIME Schedule: ROTATING SCHEDULE INCLUDING WEEKENDS Location: 777 N. POST OAK RD. HOUSTON, TX. 77024 Rate of Pay: Starting at $22 Responsibilities Assists chef with planning, staffing, organizing and coordinating the preparation of all meals in all levels of care. Helps planning menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield. Assists living food requirements as it pertains to state standards. Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards. Assists chef with time clock management as it relates to labor actuals. These are completed on a weekly basis to ensure compliance with budget. Ensures compliance with resident dietary restrictions as it pertains to community. Observes/work side by side with workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed. Gives instructions to cooking staff on fine points of cooking. Assists chef with inventorying food items monthly in the community. Creates custom holiday menus. Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits. Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate's degree in culinary arts program preferred. Minimum of three years experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a food service environment. Successful completion of recognized food safety course. Benefits Competitive wages Early access to earned wages before payday! Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours Paid time off and Holidays (full-time) Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time) 401(K) with employer match Paid training Opportunities for growth and advancement Company provided uniforms Employee Assistance Program A Note to Applicants This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V Job Code: 1008666 #J-18808-Ljbffr Discovery Management Group