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 cooks and other food-service associates, and is responsible for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent. The role involves preparing food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting deadlines, maintaining food safety and sanitation, and supporting customer service and meal operations. The position pays $26.00 to $29.00 per hour. The scheduled hours are Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Further schedule details are provided during the interview.
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
- Cook and prepare food according to approved recipes and production standards, meeting 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 sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; thoroughly clean the workstation and keep display equipment clean during meal service.
- Comply with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
- Understand daily menu items and accurately explain them to associates and customers.
- Keep up with peak production and service hours.
- Monitor product and supply inventory and deliveries; track production, consumption, and waste; and inform the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
- Assume responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates when the Executive Chef is absent.
- 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 the 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)
- May be eligible for 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
