Full-Time Sous Chef

Oversees daily kitchen operations, supporting the Executive Chef and leading the sous chef team to ensure seamless food preparation and service. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, maintaining the quality and consistency of dishes, enforcing health and safety standards, and coordinating inventory and ordering. Supervise production staff, in accordance with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures. ~ Ensure high quality of food, efficient production & service, including excellent sanitation in compliance with departmental sanitation standards. ~ Retail Manager, Executive Chef), to assist in production planning and waste reduction. ~ Stay updated with the latest trends in the food services industry. ~(Minimum Education and/or Training: High School diploma/GED required. Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from a recognized Culinary School preferred. Some experience implementing and monitoring food services policies, procedures, and programs. ~ Strong understanding of food services regulations, laws, and standards. ~ Proven performance in earlier role.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only: ~ For candidates without an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, certification as a Certified Sous Chef (CSC) from the American Culinary Federation is required within one year of employment. ~(SERVSAFMGR) ServSafe Food Protection Manager or another American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved Food Protection Manager Certification required within 6 months.

Leverages knowledge of processes, tools, and methodologies for best-in-class foodservice operations. Conducts research into food service techniques and initiatives to make improvements. Exhibits a good understanding of institutional and departmental administrative and safety policies and procedures related to food services operations and maintenance. Understands and uses digital tools of communication as needed. Able to draw insights from different sets of data and quickly understand why issues are happening. Defuses any unforeseen developments and problems by leveraging data analysis and insights. Proactively engages with customers to seek feedback and suggestions to deliver high-quality service within their own area. Independently addresses complex customer needs and issues, escalates as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $21.00 - $35.50 per hour for the role of Sous Chef. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.