Sous Chef

HCA Healthcare•Summerville, SC

About The Position

The Sous Chef oversees daily food production operations for Patient Food Service, the Physicians Dining Room, the cafeteria, and catering. The role ensures food is prepared, served, and stored in accordance with HACCP and regulatory agency standards, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation. The Sous Chef supervises staff and assists with hiring, counseling, coaching, and development, as well as documentation of staff records such as annual evaluations and disciplinary processes. The position also supports menu development for cafeteria, physicians dining, catering events, and patients; coordinates large catered functions; promotes positive patient interactions; and monitors employee attendance and incremental overtime using KRONOS according to facility procedures.

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of professional culinary leadership experience in a high-volume fine dining restaurant, country club, hotel, or healthcare organization.
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, sanitation, production, and presentation.
Food Service Manager’s Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited program, an associate degree, or a technical degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily food production for Patient Food Service, the Physicians Dining Room, the cafeteria, and catering.
Ensure food is prepared, served, and stored according to HACCP and regulatory agency standards.
Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation.
Supervise staff and assist with hiring, counseling, coaching, and staff development.
Document staff records, including annual evaluations and disciplinary processes.
Assist with menu development for the cafeteria, physicians dining, catering events, and patients.
Assist with coordination of large catered functions.
Promote consistent, positive patient interactions and unparalleled patient service.
Monitor employee attendance and incremental overtime using KRONOS daily in accordance with facility procedures.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.