Sous Chef | Per Diem/As Needed | Clifton Springs Hospital

Rochester Regional Health • Clifton Springs, NY

3d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be a working Sous Chef with a successful production background. This position will report directly to the Chef or Executive Chef. Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Food & Nutrition Department for the facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You will work with the Chef or Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in high-volume cooking in the food service industry.
• Ability to do basic mathematics.
• Food Handler certification – highly desirable
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations a plus.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques.
• Work with the Chef or Executive Chef on purchasing and inventory control by maintaining organization of coolers, freezers, and dry storage, and identifying shortages.
• Work with the Chef or Executive Chef on quality assurance duties, specifically related to service operations and maintaining good customer relations while serving customers.
• Produces all food products as identified on food production sheets or menu, using standard recipes and proper food handling practices for meals, as assigned in a timely, organized manner.
• Responsible for carrying out plans to improve quality and efficiency of food production through monitoring taste, temperature, appearance, and portion control of items prepared.
• Responsible for safe operation of food service equipment and utilizing personal protection equipment according to MSDS sheets.
• Responsible for supervision and training of all production team members while maintaining operational standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain food production staffing at appropriate, productive levels.
• May be required to assist with automated payroll as needed.
• Must be able to interact with multiple disciplines as needed.
• Informs the Chef or Executive Chef and Food & Nutrition Manager of performance related concerns.
• May be responsible for providing feedback to the Chef or Executive Chef and Food & Nutrition Manager for employee evaluations and performance management as needed.
• May be asked to participate in food production employee interviewing and recruitment process.
• Works with the Chef or Executive Chef on the production and service of catering events

Benefits

• Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED