Sous Chef

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services•Saginaw, MI

5h•$22

About The Position

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a passionate leader to join our team in! We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef in Saginaw, Michigan We are looking for a strong food/culinary background who has proven leadership with teams. This facility is a behavioral hospital.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak English.
High school graduate or equivalent education is preferred. Preference is given to persons with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets.
Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving.

Nice To Haves

Serve Safe Certified

Responsibilities

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.
Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
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 Dietary Manager, 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 Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary Manager
Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Manager
Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager
Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Attend and present in-service educational programs.
Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager