Sous Chef - Healthcare

Comm Hospof AnacondaAL 615 Main St Anaconda, MT 59711, USA Compensation: $20-$30 per hour| Full-Time Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 9a-5:30p (unless asked to cover short staffing) Job Summary 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. What You'll Do 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 What You Will Bring Three years prior restaurant experience preferred. One to Two years prior hospital or healthcare experience a plus! Strong leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of dietary restrictions, nutrition standards, and food safety regulations. Scratch base cooking preferred. 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. ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and drug screen. Physical and Sensory Requirements This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. What We Offer! Life/Work Integration Paid Baby Bonding Leave Paid Elder Care Leave 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross) Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost) Voluntary HSA with Company Match Voluntary FSA Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support) Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.) 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D Plus A supportive, collaborative work environment Opportunities for growth Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr