Patient Sous Chef - Healthcare
Patient Sous Chef - Healthcare
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Job Description
Join our REAL Food Mission!
Thomas Cuisine is looking for a compassionate and skilled Patient Sous Chef to join our healthcare Medical Center team.
Our client provides high-quality patient care and healing support in a clinical setting. As part of their mission nourishing meals tailored to each patients specific dietary needs play a vital role in recovery and overall well-being.
About the Community We Serve
At the heart of this healthcare facility is a commitment to patient-centered care. We believe that every meal is an opportunity to heal comfort and restore energy. Our culinary team works hand-in-hand with dietitians and clinical professionals to ensure the highest standards of nutrition taste and safety for every patient.
Your Role and Impact
As a Patient Sous Chef you are essential to the day-to-day operations of the patient food service team. You will ensure the preparation of meals tailored to therapeutic and IDDSI-modified diets uphold kitchen excellence and support the culinary leadership team in training oversight and patient satisfaction. You will help deliver Thomas Cuisines REAL Food promise with heart and precision.
What You Will Do
Prepare and cook meals for patients with therapeutic and IDDSI-modified diets (including pureed mechanical soft and other specialized textures).
Ensure consistent execution of physician- and dietitian-ordered diets following regulatory compliance safety and sanitation guidelines.
Collaborate closely with clinical staff and dietitians to ensure dietary needs and modifications are correctly implemented.
Support culinary operations assisting the Executive Chef or Chef Manager in training kitchen staff and monitoring daily food production.
Maintain clean organized and safe kitchen areas in accordance with HACCP and healthcare sanitation standards.
Ensure quality assurance through accurate portion control consistent presentation and adherence to production sheets.
Monitor kitchen inventory order supplies as needed and reduce food waste through effective prep and storage systems.
Support catering or special meal preparation for staff and guest meals as needed.
Foster a collaborative respectful and mission-driven kitchen culture that values REAL Food.
What You Will Need
Prior experience in a healthcare food service environment with exposure to therapeutic diets IDDSI standards and patient meal services.
Ability to prepare IDDSI-compliant textures including pureed (Level 4) and mechanical soft (Levels 5 & 6) diets.
ServSafe Certification and valid State Food Handlers Card (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Strong attention to detail communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical and kitchen teams.
Familiarity with electronic meal tracking systems production records and dietary guidelines.
Flexibility to work Thursday through Monday with varied start times based on business needs.
Eligible for weekend differentials and night differentials based on hours worked.
Ability to stand walk bend lift (up to 50 lbs) and perform physical kitchen duties for extended periods.
Whats in it for You
When you join Thomas Cuisine we care about your growth and well-being. This full-time role includes:
Wage Range: Between $26 and $30 based on experience
Differentials: Weekend and night differentials available based on scheduled hours
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
On-demand pay and profit-sharing opportunities
PTO and paid holidays
Behavioral health wellness and financial planning support
Career growth pathways and training opportunities
Why Thomas Cuisine
Since 1986 weve led a movement for healthier chef-driven and more purposeful food service. Were not the biggestwere the best and we measure our success by the communities we nourish. Our REAL Food philosophy starts with scratch cooking wholesome ingredients and care that extends beyond the plate.
At Thomas Cuisine youll find a workplace centered on our values: Teamwork Passion Integrity Humility and Ownership. Youll be part of a supportive team backed by culinary leaders who value excellence creativity and kindness.
REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships
Employment Type
Full-Time
