Procurement Sous Chef - Healthcare
Procurement Sous Chef - Healthcare
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Job Description
Join our REAL Food Mission!
Thomas Cuisine is seeking a Procurement Sous Chef to support our healthcare Medical Center culinary 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 procurement teams and clinical professionals to ensure the highest standards of nutrition cost control and safety are met in every meal.
Your Role and Impact
As a Procurement Sous Chef you are a key player in both culinary execution and kitchen efficiency. You will oversee ordering inventory vendor relationships and kitchen cost management while ensuring therapeutic and IDDSI-compliant meals are prepared and served with quality and care. Your role directly impacts financial performance operational flow and patient satisfactionand supports Thomas Cuisines REAL Food promise.
What You Will Do
Manage daily food and supply procurement ensuring proper inventory levels accurate forecasting and alignment with menu cycles.
Partner with vendors to ensure timely quality deliveries while negotiating favorable pricing and product consistency.
Prepare and support meal production for therapeutic and IDDSI-modified diets (including pureed mechanical soft and other special textures).
Collaborate closely with dietitians and clinical teams to ensure compliance with dietary modifications and food safety standards.
Maintain inventory systems and accurate documentation to support cost control waste reduction and vendor accountability.
Ensure HACCP and health department guidelines are met across food storage preparation and distribution.
Assist with culinary operations training of kitchen staff and oversight of production planning.
Monitor usage identify opportunities to streamline ordering and reduce waste and provide monthly inventory reporting to leadership.
Support special events or catering as needed.
Foster a collaborative respectful kitchen culture focused on integrity ownership and REAL Food values.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
What You Will Need
Prior experience in foodservice procurement inventory control and production in a healthcare or high-volume setting.
Proficiency in IDDSI-modified texture diets therapeutic meal preparation and dietary compliance.
Knowledge of inventory systems vendor software or food management tools.
ServSafe Certification and valid State Food Handlers Card (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Strong organization communication and team coordination skills.
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/hour based on experience
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday tentatively 6:30 AM 3:30 PM (subject to business needs).
Differentials: Weekend and night differentials available based on scheduled hours
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
On-demand pay and profit-sharing opportunities
Paid time off and holidays
Behavioral health wellness and financial planning support
Training and internal career advancement 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
