Hospital Sous Chef: Lead Prep & Volunteer Training

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Executive Chef and Production Coordinator in preparing hot foods for patients, cafeteria, and events. The role includes training volunteers, following standardized recipes for modified diets, and ensuring clean and organized prep areas.

The position requires one year of professional cooking experience and strong communication skills to work with staff and volunteers in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year professional cooking experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen station functions.

Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Chef and Production Coordinator in hot food prep for patients, cafeteria, and catered events.
• Prepares food for modified diets using standardized recipes.
• Participates in quality improvement activities within Nutrition Services.
• Train and oversee kitchen hosts and volunteers with varying culinary skills.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas and storage spaces.
• Adhere to customer service performance expectations and assist with catered presentations.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Kitchen equipment operation

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ovens

Vertical Cutter Mixer

Food Processor

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Executive Chef and Production Coordinator in preparing hot foods for patients, cafeteria, and events. The role includes training volunteers, following standardized recipes for modified diets, and ensuring clean and organized prep areas.

The position requires one year of professional cooking experience and strong communication skills to work with staff and volunteers in a hospital setting.