Lead Sous Chef — Drive Patient & Café Menu Quality

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (health, prescription

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee cooks and food preparation across patient meals, cafeteria and catering, ensuring quality and taste.

You will train and develop staff, assist in performance appraisals, and work with the chef on developing quality menus for patients, café and catering. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and patient satisfaction while leading a cooperative kitchen team.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate / GED required.
• 3–5 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to organize, follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the department to ensure standards and goals are met.
• Provides staff training and development (competency).
• Assists chef in training and developing cooks and evaluating performance.
• Ensures timely, accurate employee performance appraisals.
• Ensures equipment is repaired in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates management and leadership skills.
• Gives clear instructions to employees.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Staff training

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee cooks and food preparation across patient meals, cafeteria and catering, ensuring quality and taste.

You will train and develop staff, assist in performance appraisals, and work with the chef on developing quality menus for patients, café and catering. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and patient satisfaction while leading a cooperative kitchen team.