Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity:

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the General Engineering Services division.

As a Sous Chef, you'll responsible for general food service work involving varied tasks including preparing food for all stations, specials, and other food stations. Responsible for sanitation and food safety in designated food station. Tracking of Cycle Menus, and Temperature Control Logs, Assist Café management with food production, catering and other designated projects and events.

Must possess the ability to:

Maintain a high level of quality and integrity of food confidence with customersHas oversight for multiple service stations and must be able to lead the team in the absence of the Chef.Prepares or directs preparation of regular and catering menu items according to prescribed menus and recipes. Sets up caterings as needed.Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.Teamwork: Hospitality, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interests, supports everyone’s efforts to succeed, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' viewsProblem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topicsAdheres to standards of professional appearance, personal cleanliness, and proper uniform. Displays confidence and a friendly disposition at all times.Provide outstanding customer serviceAssist with food ordering for the designated stationsMaintain food ordering sheet with needed food requests to ensure that product is on handUnderstand and protect the financial assets of the company at all times.Control cost and maximize revenueCommunicate in a timely and professional manner with the five major groups we do business with.Understand and be in compliance with all policies, procedures and laws related to employment, food handling, sanitation, and alcohol service within a restaurant.Establishes quality standards for menu items and for food production.Assist in controlling all costs pertaining to the kitchen.Maintain sanitation of restaurant to exceed Health Department standards,Maintain sanitation of station, sanitation certificationMaintains proper security of all restaurant personnel and guest property.Assist in putting away stockOpen kitchen and turn on equipment as requiredAssist in Delivery of catering orders as neededAbility to Receive Catering Orders in DetailCommunicate needs to Café Staff accurately and timely Train for the ability to fill in at all other Café Stations as neededAbility to follow a recipe operational specificationAssist Kitchen and Catering preparation Assist Ordering Par Sheets and Purchasing activity Maintain a high level of quality and integrity of Food Confidence with CustomersAbility to work in a computer-based recipe & inventory program, by inputting recipes and invoicesAbility to correctly input all information on Production Logs on a daily basisAbility to assist in operations accounting proceduresAssist in Kitchen in the proper practice of Preparation & Sanitation TechniquesPartner with cross-functional stakeholdersAbility to Lift 50 poundsWork a flexible schedule as required by catering needsAssist with all other Café duties and stations as required

Required Qualifications:

Minimum two years' experience in a kitchen environmentStrong customer service skillsStrong verbal communication skillsMust be knowledgeable about the preparation and production of Entrees, soups and salads in Banquets at high volume paceAbility to prepare quality food in a fast-paced working environmentAbility to be flexible and handle several tasks at onceAbility to follow directionsAbility to understand and follow a recipeCustomer interaction skills a mustCustomer Service ExperiencePrior Kitchen Experience of 2-3 years, High volume would be helpfulPrior experience in banquet service a plusFlexibility of working different StationsQuick learning agility

Preferred Qualificartions:

Culinary Arts Degree PreferredCustomer Service ExperiencePrior experience in banquet service a plusFlexibility of working different StationsQuick learning agility

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The base pay for this position is $17.00 – $34.00 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.