Lead Sous Chef - Elevate Patient Dining & Team Leadership

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); Dover (DE); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team in a healthcare setting. The role focuses on mass production without compromising quality, with leadership that promotes ownership, motivation, and collaboration to enhance the patient experience.

You will develop menus that meet dietary needs, oversee safety and sanitation, and support staffing, training, and scheduling.

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.
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish is a plus.
• 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.
• 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

Team player

Organization

Proactivity

Education

Culinary certificate or associate degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Ordering platforms

Job description

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team in a healthcare setting. The role focuses on mass production without compromising quality, with leadership that promotes ownership, motivation, and collaboration to enhance the patient experience.

You will develop menus that meet dietary needs, oversee safety and sanitation, and support staffing, training, and scheduling.