Executive Sous Chef at Community Regional Medical Center

Thomas Cuisine • Fresno, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Cuisine is looking for a motivated Executive Sous Chef to lead our culinary team at Community Regional Medical Center. Our facility provides a welcoming space where staff, patients, and visitors can enjoy fresh, nutritious meals throughout the day. Our team is dedicated to offering a variety of healthy options, whether it is a hot, made-from-scratch meal, a refreshing salad, or convenient grab-and-go selections. We take pride in supporting the well-being of our community with wholesome, satisfying choices. As an Executive Sous Chef, you are the heart of our culinary team. You will lead the kitchen to create exceptional, fresh, scratch-made meals that exceed our guests' expectations. Your leadership ensures the kitchen runs smoothly, from managing food preparation to overseeing kitchen staff and maintaining the highest standards of taste, quality, and safety. Your culinary expertise and dedication to excellence will inspire your team, helping us fulfill our REAL Food Mission and make a meaningful impact on those we serve!

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in the culinary field.
• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for coaching and developing others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining high culinary standards.
• Previous experience in food service management or culinary operations is required.
• Ability to manage food costs, inventory, and budgets.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire the culinary team to produce high-quality meals consistently.
• Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring all meals meet the highest standards of taste, quality, and nutritional value.
• Develop and innovate the menu to align with our mission of providing REAL food, ensuring variety and balance for our patients/staff/guests.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage budgets, food costs, and inventory to ensure efficient operation and minimize waste.
• Engage with team members, fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, ensuring continuous development and upholding high standards of service and culinary excellence.
• Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring proper operation and safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options to fit your needs.
• Financial wellness support – 401(k) with company match, on-demand pay, and an end-of-year profit-sharing program.
• Work-life balance – Paid time off, paid holidays (for exempt employees), and paid leave for bereavement, parental, and elder care.
• Wellness initiatives – Free behavioral health support, fitness memberships, and financial planning resources.
• Career growth opportunities – Training programs and employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed