TouchPoint
Position Title : SOUS CHEF - INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Reports To : Systems Director
Schedule : Monday- Friday with Every Other Weekend
TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service.
TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.
Job Summary
Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the culinary department for Ascension St.
Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. This role oversees patient dining and retail operations at the hospital. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment.
This position supervises up to 30 hourly associates. You work with Executive Chef / Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
- Plans and creates menus in online menu database, per Company guidelines
- Produces and execute catering events
- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
Preferred Qualifications :
- A.S. or equivalent experience
- Some progressive culinary / kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
- Catering experience a plus
- High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
- Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
- Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs / activities
- ServSafe certified - highly desirable