Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut. The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The position follows a set Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule, with shift times varying by day. The stated pay range is $26.00 to $29.00 per hour. The role is part of Unidine's culinary team and includes preparing food to approved recipes and production standards, overseeing hourly associates, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and supporting customer service and efficient meal production. Prior experience in a hotel kitchen, country club, behavioral health facility kitchen, or fine dining is required. Unidine describes a fun work environment, a supportive team, and a robust benefits package. Full-time associates are eligible for additional benefits beyond those available to full-time and part-time associates. Unidine is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Prior hotel kitchen, country club, behavioral health facility kitchen, or fine dining experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Help the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods.
- Coordinate the activities of cooks and other food-service associates; assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
- Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards, and meet deadlines based on production orders.
- Supervise hourly food-service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Store food in designated areas according to corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service, meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Relay relevant information directly to the supervisor.
- Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor inventory and product and supply deliveries; track production, consumption, and waste; inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
