Sous Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is hiring a full-time Sous Chef at Northern Light Health Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. The Sous Chef helps the Executive Chef prepare and cook food, coordinates the work of cooks and other food-service associates, and assumes responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role prepares meals according to approved recipes and production standards while maintaining food safety, sanitation, quality, presentation, portion control, and service requirements. The Sous Chef also supervises hourly associates and supports inventory, production, and customer service. The listed pay range is $28.00 to $31.00 per hour, with a $500 sign-on bonus. Days and hours may vary, including rotating weekends; further schedule details are provided during the interview.
Requirements
- Previous culinary experience is required.
- Previous leadership experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook food according to approved recipes and production standards.
- 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 in accordance with corporate, state, and federal food-safety and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
- Maintain the sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils, and thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service while meeting sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Relay relevant information 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 deliveries of products and supplies; track production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or products are low.
- Assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates in the Executive Chef's absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus.
- 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.
- For full-time positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off 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
