Culinary Sous Chef: Patient Nutrition & Team Lead

Forefront; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Columbus, GA. This role requires strong food quality and leadership, coordinating meal preparation and service for patients and dining guests.

You will plan cooking schedules, monitor food temps, prepare nutritious snacks, and ensure compliance with all safety, HIPAA, and facility policies. The position is hourly and requires flexibility for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background with proven leadership of teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate a cooking schedule to meet meal times.
• Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meals with proper portions.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Collaborate with Dining Management on events and menus.
• Monitor temperatures of hot/cold foods during service to meet targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Menu planning

Ingredient portioning

Nutrition knowledge

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Emergency readiness

Flexibility

Job description

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Columbus, GA. This role requires strong food quality and leadership, coordinating meal preparation and service for patients and dining guests.

You will plan cooking schedules, monitor food temps, prepare nutritious snacks, and ensure compliance with all safety, HIPAA, and facility policies. The position is hourly and requires flexibility for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.