Sous Chef

Come elevate your career with our company that has won the  #1 Best places to work by Modern Healthcare!  Forefront Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic leader to join our team. Forefront Healthcare is looking for a passionate leader to join our team in! We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef

We are looking for a strong food / culinary background who has proven leadership with teams. This facility is an acute care hospital.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Prepare season cook and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Executive Chef checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Determine amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
• Notify Dietary Director of food supplies or equipment needs Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary Director and Executive Chef
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Director and Executive Chef
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Director and Executive Chef
• Be knowledgeable of Federal State and facilitys rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Attend and present in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facilitys fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Director and Executive Chef

Competencies :

Supervisory Responsibility :

Physical Demands :

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches stoops bends lifts carries and manipulates various food products dietary supplies and equipment. Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas working at ovens ranges dish-washing machines and at steam tables. Must be able to lift and / or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is an hourly position with expected hours to include : days evenings some weekends and some holidays.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

Qualifications :

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Additional Information :

AAP / EEO Statement :

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1