Sous Chef, Healthcare Food Service
St Francis Downtown Hospital
Salary $55,000.00
Sous Chef
Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment.
Share your passion for your craft, respect for great food, and an appreciation for our chef-led philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles
- Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
- Be open-minded and ready to learn from your manager and team members alike
- Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends
- Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and / or improve customer and patient satisfaction
- Support team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
- Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
- Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
Skills
- Kitchen Skills : Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking
- Interpersonal Skills : Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Communication : Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
- Customer Service : Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
- Professionalism : Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
- Proactivity : Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
- Team Player : Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
- Business Ethics : Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
- Organization : Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- A cook’s certificate or associate’s degree from an accredited culinary program, or 5+ years of experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
- A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both
- Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
Not Required But a Big Plus
- Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
- Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements
What We Offer
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Career development and ongoing training - executive chef opportunities
Important to Know
- To comply with CMS mandates, all HHS employees working in healthcare must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption (medical or religious) upon start of employment.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
30+ days ago