Job Description:

Chef-Sou-Food Services

Essential Duties:

Assists the Director of Food Service and leadership team in overseeing all food production, catering, and assists in the supervisor of general department operations, including main kitchen, cafeteria, dish room, and sanitation.Experienced knowledge of food ingredients, preparation and cooking techniques, and attractive food presentation. Ensures food production and plating for both retail and patient areas meets the Baptist Health Culinary StandardsResponsible for managing daily par & prep sheets while ensuring recipe binders are up-to-dateProficient at identifying food waste and able to coach and mentor culinary staff in a calm professional mannerEnsures proper label and dating standards are being followed daily, along with understanding and enforcing food rotation methods like (FIFO) first in–first outSous Chef provides relief in the culinary area as needed. Will facilitate training and skill development of all culinary staff.Ensure that a high-quality food production program is maintained at all times and that the Baptists Culinary Standards are being met daily.Recipe, and menu development/collaboration with the Executive Director of Culinary OperationsObserves methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods, to ensure food is prepared within the established policies, procedures, and methods.  Provides coaching when established methods are not adhered to.Participates in daily retail and patient test trays along with patient rounding.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED or Technical diplomaTwo years’ experience or related experience preferredFood handler card or SERV safe certificate preferredValid drivers licenses

Benefits:

Health Vision Dental & Pet InsuranceRetirement with Company MatchGenerous Paid Time Off (Including Maternity, Paternity leave)Short/Long Term Disability and Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.