Sous Chef

JOB SUMMARY :

About Christian Health :

We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients.

Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team

Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers.

Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sous Chef to join The Vista. The Sous Chef will assist in leading the culinary services team at The Vista facility, under the direction of the Executive Chef, to ensure compliance with regulatory standard while working towards improving systems and processes.

The Sous Chef will implement and support all food related programs including food production of resident meals and catering functions.

Responsibilities include assisting with menu development, inventory, ordering-purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation and staff management.

Responsible for overseeing and leading all functions of the kitchen, including cooks and utility personnel in the absences of the Executive Chef.

Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Competencies :

Demonstrates knowledge of essentials of food cost control.

Ensures food production meets clients' and Christian Health's expectations.

Effectively schedules and directs work to assure timely completion of projects and events.

Works effectively with Human Resources department in the recruitment and selection of departmental personnel.

Provides Vista Executive Chef with regular verbal / written feedback and reports.

Purchases food and food-related items in compliance with Christian Health's standards.

Adheres to budgeted staffing levels. Conducts food production meeting as directed by the Executive Chef.

Ensures compliance with departmental safety program.

Takes reasonable steps to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and accrediting bodies related to area of responsibility.

Maintains all kitchen areas in a safe and sanitary fashion.

Ensures recipe and menu programs are in full compliance. To the extent feasible, prepares food and baked goods on-site instead of purchasing ready to serve foods.

Supervises and coordinates all food production and systems.

Understands, reads, and follows recipes.

Maintains high level of morale among employees.

Demonstrates knowledge of food presentation techniques.

Ensures all food production employees are trained and cross-trained.

Actively serves on various committees as directed, such as, the Resident Council Dining Committee.

Keeps abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and make recommendations on changes in programming / services and related policies and procedures.

Attends scheduled / organizational meetings as required.

Assists in preparation for, and participation in various regulatory and accreditation surveys.

Effectively manages Human Resources related information systems.

Ensures incidents, accidents, or unsafe conditions are reported, utilizing Christian Health's reporting software as per policy.

Ensures completion of new employee job specific orientation.

Consistent presence in the kitchen during meal preparation.

Performs other related duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, as directed.

Schedule : 10am-8pm, Monday - Friday & Every other weekend.

Education :

Culinary Arts degree required.

Certification in food services sanitation (ServSafe) required.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes Health Insurance, a Dental Program, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401k, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Direct Deposit.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications :

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive culinary / kitchen experience along with (3) years executive level management experience preferred.

Expert knowledge of food and catering trend with a focus on quality, production, sanitation and food cost controls required.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.