Sous Chef

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to manage the Pavilion hospital kitchen operations. The role encompasses overseeing food preparation and delivery, ensuring high standards of quality and safety, and fostering teamwork and inclusion among staff. You will collaborate on menu development, supervise foodservice employees, and conduct staff training and performance appraisals. Ideal candidates will possess a culinary degree along with supervisory experience in a dynamic foodservice environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary work experience in a food service environment.
• Experience supervising staff in a high volume foodservice operation.
• Understanding of health system standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of kitchen and meal preparation.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and management of kitchen staff.
• Perform menu and recipe development with the Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food Safety

Sanitation

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

ServSafe certification

Tools

CBORD Food Service Management System

Job description

A cover letter is NOT required for consideration.

We are seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to oversee the daily operations of our Pavilion hospital kitchen. In this vital role, you will ensure that meal preparation and delivery meet our high standards of quality and safety. You will manage various teams that handle everything from food preparation, tray assembly and delivery to kitchen cleaning and stockkeeping. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation and service.

Leadership and Foodservice Operations:

• Work alongside the Executive Chef on menu and recipe development that meets the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Perform recipe audits to ensure accuracy of recipes and staff preparation.
• Supervise and direct foodservice employees to achieve defined operational goals.
• Maintain effective communication methods, such as bulletin boards and newsletters, to keep staff informed.
• Promote teamwork, wellbeing, and inclusion within the hospital kitchen.
• Perform duties equivalent to subordinate employees to support team function as needed.

Human Resources & Training:

• Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and development of staff in collaboration with Food Service Managers.
• Ensure employees are trained and held accountable for adhering to health system, department, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and offer development opportunities for employees.
• Apply disciplinary action, including termination, when necessary, to enforce guidelines and policies consistently.

• Formal training in a culinary program or an associate degree with at least 2 years of culinary work experience in a food service environment or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• ServSafe foodservice certification (or receipt of certification within 90 days of hire.)

• Bachelors degree in hospitality management, business administration, nutrition, culinary arts, or a related field
• Knowledge of CBORD Food Service Management System.
• Experience supervising bargained for staff.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a high volume, complex food service operation with at least 1-2 years of experience in an institutional or high volume restaurant or foodservice operation, including experience with performance management, promoting teamwork, and motivating staff.
  

Tuesday-Saturday 1:30pm-10:00pm

Must be available to work on weekends and holidays

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.