Sous Chef

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee daily food production and ensure high standards in the kitchen. The role involves planning, supervising food preparation, training staff, and managing kitchen operations while providing excellent customer service in a healthcare environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related experience or three years in lieu of diploma.
• Ability to follow complex recipes and prepare various dishes.
• Good judgement in food preparation and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and overseeing food preparation in the kitchen.
• Assist with daily food production operations and train kitchen staff.
• Maintain high food quality and follow HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Decision making

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Overview

Oversees daily food production, sanitation, purchasing, receiving, and inventory control of food and supplies in compliance with purchasing agreements. Maintains high food quality, customer service excellence, cost control, and regulatory standard compliance in conjunction with the Executive Chef. Responsible for planning and overseeing food preparation in a kitchen.

Additional Information

Department Name: Food Services
Job Status: 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits
Shift: Days/Evenings. 5:30am - 2:00pm and 12:00pm - 8:30pm.

Qualifications

- EDUCATION – High School diploma or equivalent
- EXPERIENCE – One (1) year of related experience
- EQUIVALENCY – Three years of relevant work experience in lieu of High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

- No direct patient care
- Follow complex recipes for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, serving soups, meats, and vegetables
- Independently perform advanced cooking duties, may serve customers at a station in the café
- Assist leadership with creating and preparing specialty menu items
- Assist production team in daily tasks
- Train kitchen staff on preparation and presentation of dishes
- Structure daily food production operations and supervise staff
- Ensure proper stock rotation and storage of food items
- Follow recipes and HACCP guidelines for quality and safety
- Maintain proper staff uniform and hygiene standards
- Assist with pricing of menu items
- Share culinary trends and ideas for department growth

Other Information

Scope & Level
Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level. Requires judgment in applying standards and guidelines.
Complexity: Duties are generally complex and require coordination across multiple functions.
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion in scheduling and task execution.
Communication: Interacts with team members, clients, and the public, requiring interpretive skills.
Supervision: Performs work with minimal oversight, with work reviewed for adherence to standards.

Physical Requirements

- Good color, depth, far, and near vision; good hearing
- Drive 2-4 hrs/day; stand/walk 6-8 hrs/day
- Frequent bending, carrying, climbing, crawling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, squatting/crouching

Work Environment

- Exposure to cold, heat, dampness; occasional heights
- Requires independent decision-making, working under pressure, managing stress, and effective teamwork

Salary & Benefits

- Hourly Range: $23.31 to $34.97
- Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs, professional development, and bonus opportunities.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on protected statuses. The position remains open until filled; apply promptly.

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