Culinary Operations Lead – Sous Chef

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee production staff and ensure high-quality, healthful dining for patients and staff in New Jersey. You will coordinate meal preparation, collaborate with Chef de Cuisine, and maintain strict sanitation and portion control standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fine dining and institutional cooking, a Culinary Associate’s Degree within 2 years of hire, and strong English communication, time management, and multitasking

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in both fine dining and healthful food preparation.
• Culinary Associate’s Degree must be obtained within 2 years of hire date.
• Possess satisfactory taste and olfactory sensitivity.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good time management skills; able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Oversees cooks, short order cooks, prep cooks, and production assigned diet aides.
• Participates in menu planning and revisions.
• Prepares samples of food for presentation and taste testing.
• Prepares meat and fish orders; receives them in the absence of the chef, checking for quality and quantity against purchase orders.
• Determines food requirements using production sheets and patient census or applicable head count; adjusts production levels with approval of Chef and/or Executive Chef; and procures or requisitions supplies necessary for production.
• Ensures preparation of food within the required time frame in accordance with sanitation guidelines.
• Ensures adherence to standardized recipes, including ingredient measurement and mixing.
• Tastes all foods he/she prepares to ensure proper flavor, texture, and consistency, and that items meet established quality standards.
• Checks food temperatures using thermometer to ensure safe cooking, holding, and serving temperatures.
• Ensures use of proper conveyance to bring food from cooking area to serving area.
• Ensures storage of food is appropriate to maintain safety and sanitation standards; including cover, label, and date.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Healthful cooking

Taste sensitivity

English communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Culinary Associate’s Degree within 2 years

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to oversee production staff and ensure high-quality, healthful dining for patients and staff in New Jersey. You will coordinate meal preparation, collaborate with Chef de Cuisine, and maintain strict sanitation and portion control standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fine dining and institutional cooking, a Culinary Associate’s Degree within 2 years of hire, and strong English communication, time management, and multitasking