Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Healthcare Dining

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off / family leave

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is hiring a Sous Chef to lead daily food production across patient services and catering. The role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and a focus on quality, safety and presentation in a high-volume hospital setting.

The schedule varies with shifts from early morning and rotating weekends. Earn competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within HCA's expansive healthcare family.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; culinary leadership experience preferred.
• 3–5 years in high-volume foodservice leadership.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, and presentation.
• Certification: Food Service Manager’s Certification due within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production for patient services, dining room, cafeteria, and catering.
• Supervise staff, conduct hiring, coaching and performance docs.
• Assist with menu development for cafeteria, dining rooms, and events.
• Promote positive patient interactions and service excellence.
• Monitor attendance and overtime using Kronos per facility procedures.

Skills

Staff leadership

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Associates Degree in related field / Technical Degree

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is hiring a Sous Chef to lead daily food production across patient services and catering. The role requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and a focus on quality, safety and presentation in a high-volume hospital setting.

The schedule varies with shifts from early morning and rotating weekends. Earn competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth within HCA's expansive healthcare family.