Relocation-Ready Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menus

HHS; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Career development and training

Job summary

HHS is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team and develop menus in a fast-paced healthcare setting in Petersburg, VA. This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and high-quality food service while fostering morale and collaboration across the team.

Relocation assistance is available, and candidates with culinary credentials or extensive sous-chef experience are encouraged to apply. The position offers growth through leadership opportunities within the organization.

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

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

Cooking techniques

Live-action cooking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Culinary certificate / Associate's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Ordering platforms

Job description

HHS is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team and develop menus in a fast-paced healthcare setting in Petersburg, VA. This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and high-quality food service while fostering morale and collaboration across the team.

Relocation assistance is available, and candidates with culinary credentials or extensive sous-chef experience are encouraged to apply. The position offers growth through leadership opportunities within the organization.