Hospital Sous Chef: Lead Prep, Menu & Cost Control

Elior Group; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Work/Life Balance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

401k Matching

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team around Pittsburgh, PA, overseeing and participating in the preparation of a range of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA.

You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, develop menus, and ensure cost controls and high standards of safety and sanitation in a healthcare setting. This role offers growth and opportunities across Elior North America.

Qualifications

• Culinary management experience in large-scale operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven cost control and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budget constraints.
• Maintain proper production, safety and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet items.
• Evaluate quality of raw food and finished products.
• Inspect units to observe food prep quality, appearance, and sanitation.
• Supervise culinary production for events and catered functions.
• Control inventory and interview/train staff.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel/restaurant management

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join our team around Pittsburgh, PA, overseeing and participating in the preparation of a range of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and desserts at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA.

You will lead and mentor kitchen staff, develop menus, and ensure cost controls and high standards of safety and sanitation in a healthcare setting. This role offers growth and opportunities across Elior North America.