Full Time Sous Chef

Forefront; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our foodservice team in a healthcare setting. You will lead kitchen operations, coordinate food preparation, plan cooking schedules, portion meals, and prepare nutritious snacks for patients under the Dietary Manager’s directions.

We value teamwork, safety, and service excellence. This hourly role requires flexibility across days, evenings, some weekends and holidays, with a pay rate of $22.00-$24.00 per hour and

Qualifications

• Strong food/culinary background with proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate a cooking schedule for meals.
• Prepare, season, cook, and serve portions according to standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for patients under the Dietary Manager.
• Collaborate with Dining Management on events and menus.
• Monitor temperatures of hot and cold foods to meet safety goals.
• Inspect supplies and supervise storage in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Read recipes and diet orders; adapt to flexible hours.
• Follow defined safety codes and emergency procedures.
• Attend department meetings and pursue required certifications.

Job description

Forefront is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional culinary and support services. As a member of our team, you play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in a healthcare setting. Guided by our core values Tenacity, Integrity, Creativity, Service Excellence, Safety, and Caring, you help support healing and well-being for those we serve. If you take pride in your work and enjoy making a difference each day, we would love to have you on our team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a team that values respect, teamwork, and doing the job right
• Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills
• Competitive Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a team player to join our team! We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef. We are looking for a strong food/culinary background who has proven leadership with teams.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate a cooking schedule for food preparation to meet the meal schedule.
• Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus
• Monitor the temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in the storage of supplies and food products.
• Determine the amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
• Notify the Dietary Manager of food, supplies, or equipment needs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Dietary Manager
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and the facility’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attend and present in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand the facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of serving.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.
• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures, including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certifications/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays. A schedule will be provided, and the associate will use appropriate timekeeping methods to document hours worked.

Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour