Senior Sous Chef — Creative Menus & Team Leadership

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC seeks a driven kitchen leader to oversee high-quality food production while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. You will mentor staff, develop menus aligned with market trends, and support recruiting and training efforts.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality control, and compliance with health and industry regulations, with opportunities for career growth and relocation as promotions arise.

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.
• Not Required But a Big Plus 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

Kitchen Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team Player

Business Ethics

Organization

Education

Culinary certificate/associates

5+ years sous chef/kitchen manager experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Ordering platforms

Job description

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC seeks a driven kitchen leader to oversee high-quality food production while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. You will mentor staff, develop menus aligned with market trends, and support recruiting and training efforts.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality control, and compliance with health and industry regulations, with opportunities for career growth and relocation as promotions arise.