Sous Chef

Hhs, Llc; Dover, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训 - 统一

Job summary

HHS is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing a team of culinary professionals and crafting a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability with leadership, support and motivation.

You will have a passion for mass production without sacrificing quality, and for collaboration to improve the patient experience.

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.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
• 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

Recipe preparation

Live-action cooking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Cook’s certificate or associate’s degree from an accredited culinary program, or 5+ years of experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Location: Bayhealth - Kent - FNS

Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan, 70,000.00 USD Annual

Work Shift:

Job Description As the Sous Chef you will assist the Executive Chef in managing a team of culinary professionals by crafting a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability with leadership, support and motivation. You will have a passion for mass production without sacrificing quality, and for collaboration to improve the patient experience.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate fundamentals of cooking (e.g., mother sauces, seasonal product knowledge, etc.)


• Confirmed ability to use cooking skills in the creation of menus that meet dietary needs and culinary trends.


• The ability to navigate and lead amidst constant change

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: Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking


• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization


• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills


• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations


• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor


• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs


• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes


• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings


• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• 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

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with employer match


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Career development and ongoing training - executive chef opportunities

Important to Know

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service.

Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey.

We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

What We Do

We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S.