Sous Chef - Cornell Garden Cafe
About The Position
World-Class Nutrition: Leadership Makes It Possible Weill Cornell Medical Center is seeking an innovative culinary leader to join our Food and Nutrition team. Take your passion for food and people, with strong culinary and leadership skills, and considerable experience in the food service or restaurant industry to create amazing experiences for our employees, visitors, and patients. Sous Chef - Cornell Garden Cafe In this role, you'll support culinary operations for our high volume kitchen and cafeteria. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, ensuring exceptional food quality, and fostering the training and development of a diverse food‑service team. Lead the day-to-day operation of retail, catering and patient meals while supporting the Retail Manager of Operations and the Executive Chef. Develop production routines to optimize efficiency and service quality. Oversee staff scheduling, training, performance improvement, engagement, and equipment maintenance. In addition, maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and compliance with HACCP and regulatory guidelines. Conduct daily huddles with the team to ensure sufficient communication within the department. Additionally, assume hands-on responsibilities for food preparation and cooking as necessary.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- 3 to 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years experience cooking to order on a hot line
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a Culinary Arts program
- Supervisory experience in a hospitality industry
- Strong knowledge of food industry, specifically large‑scale culinary production, food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of retail, catering and patient meals while supporting the Retail Manager of Operations and the Executive Chef.
- Develop production routines to optimize efficiency and service quality.
- Oversee staff scheduling, training, performance improvement, engagement, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and compliance with HACCP and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct daily huddles with the team to ensure sufficient communication within the department.
- Assume hands-on responsibilities for food preparation and cooking as necessary.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
