Sous Chef - Healthcare

Thomas Cuisine•Mesa, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a healthcare setting. As the Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. This role plays a key part in delivering nutritious, appealing meals to guests, staff, and visitors while maintaining compliance with organizational dietary guidelines.

Requirements

Three years prior restaurant experience preferred.
One to Two years prior hospital or healthcare experience a plus!
Culinary Arts degree a plus.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Positive attitude a must.
Knowledge of dietary restrictions, nutrition standards, and food safety regulations.
Professional kitchen environment experience.
Scratch base cooking preferred.
Ability to accurately count inventory and place food orders.
Ability to prepare upscale retail meals as well as follow recipes and tallies for patients as needed.
Attention to detail, organization and cleanliness a must.
Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the internet.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to lift heavy boxes in all areas including walk- in and freezer.
ServSafe® Manager Certification required prior to hire; State Food Handler Card required.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Help ensure client and customer service satisfaction with food production.
Communicate on various levels including management, client, customer, and associate levels.
Follow directions from the Food Service Director.
Maintain strict following of recipes for all food production & products.
Count accurate inventory of all items in all food storage areas; Maintain FIFO of freight in assigned areas.
Produce menu items by timeline requirements.
Maintain all standard operating procedures.
Ensure a clean & sanitary workstation/area by practicing the clean-as-you-go method.
Maintain all prepared items and ensure they are labeled with the following information: item inside the container, date item is prepped, use-by date, and initials of the person who prepped the item.
Performs all cooking methods and preparation methods on proteins, vegetables, starches & other ingredients according to the recipe within the prescribed time frame to complete all service times for the café.
Other duties as assigned