Sous Chef - Healthcare
Sous Chef - Healthcare
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Job Description
SOUS CHEF Healthcare
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a fastpaced hospital kitchen. This role supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations ensuring highquality meal preparation adherence to dietary guidelines and compliance with food safety regulations. The Sous Chef plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflows training kitchen staff and delivering nutritious flavorful meals to patients staff and visitors.
Pay range
$28.00 $32.00 per hour
Schedule
Monday Friday days; occasional weekends and evenings.
What you will do
Culinary Operations & Food Preparation:
- Assist in planning and preparing nutritious and wellbalanced meals that align with dietary needs including lowsodium diabetic and allergensensitive diets.
- Supervise food production to ensure consistency in taste presentation and portion control.
- Collaborate with dietitians and nutritionists to develop patientspecific meal plans.
- Ensure compliance with hospital food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP guidelines.
Kitchen Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead and support a team of cooks prep staff and kitchen assistants ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Train and mentor staff on food preparation techniques safety protocols and kitchen efficiency.
- Monitor staff performance ensuring adherence to hospital policies and best practices.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism.
Inventory & Cost Control:
- Assist in managing food inventory ordering supplies and reducing waste through efficient menu planning.
- Work with the Executive Chef to maintain budget control while ensuring food quality.
- Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
Qualifications:
- Culinary degree or equivalent work experience in a highvolume kitchen.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in a healthcare institutional or largescale food service setting.
- Strong knowledge of modified diets nutrition and dietary restrictions.
- Experience managing kitchen staff and leading a team in a fastpaced environment.
- Certification in ServSafe or equivalent food safety training preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Successful candidates must meet eligibility criteria including the ability to undergo and successfully complete a criminal background check drug screen and other health screens in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations.
- Ability to provide documents for work authorization. We utilize EVerify an online system that allows us to confirm the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States.
Skills & Attributes:
- Passion for culinary excellence with a commitment to highquality food service and scratch cooking.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage kitchen teams.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a highvolume setting.
- Understanding of hospital food service operations and dietary compliance.
Why join Us
Be part of a missiondriven culinary healthcare team that makes a real impact.
Competitive salary and benefits including medical dental and retirement plans.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A dynamic fastpaced environment where your culinary skills contribute to patient wellbeing.
Who we are
Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an awardwinning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratchmade cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador carrying out our mission reflecting our values and building relationships while doing the right thing.
Our commitment to you
At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
