Lead Sous Chef: Creative Menus, Team Leadership

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) in Carlsbad, NM, seeks a Sous Chef to manage a culinary team, crafting high-quality patient meals while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will lead a motivated kitchen staff, develop menus aligned with market trends, and ensure exceptional service to patients.

A collaborative, growth-minded culture awaits in this healthcare setting. The role emphasizes team development, scheduling, and regulatory compliance, with relocation

Qualifications

• A cook’s certificate or associate’s degree from an accredited culinary program, or 5+ years of experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
• A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both.
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish.
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles.
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect.
• Be open-minded and ready to learn from your manager and team members alike.
• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends.
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction.
• Support team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments.
• Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity.
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies.

Skills

Knife skills

Cutting techniques

Recipe preparation

Live-action cooking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Job description

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) in Carlsbad, NM, seeks a Sous Chef to manage a culinary team, crafting high-quality patient meals while upholding safety and sanitation standards. You will lead a motivated kitchen staff, develop menus aligned with market trends, and ensure exceptional service to patients.

A collaborative, growth-minded culture awaits in this healthcare setting. The role emphasizes team development, scheduling, and regulatory compliance, with relocation