Sous Chef

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen when the Executive Chef is away, planning, directing, and evaluating the purchase, preparation, and production of food for patients and hospital facilities.

You will help develop and test recipes for upscale and general applications and ensure diets meet modified requirements in collaboration with the Culinary Dietitian.

Qualifications

• Minimum: California Food Handlers Card.
• Preferred: ServSafe Certificate.
• Preferred: Culinary Degree or AA in field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate food preparation and production for patients, Cafeteria, Marketplace, Deli and special catered functions.
• Assist in development, testing and standardizing recipes; coordinate with Culinary Dietitian for modified diets.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of food prep

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or AA in field

Job description

The Sous Chef assumes charge of the kitchen operation in the absence of the Executive Chef, to plan, direct, and evaluate the purchase, preparation, and production of food for patients, Cafeteria, Marketplace, Deli and special Catered functions to ensure that the standards of safety, quality, and performance are maintained. Assists in the development, testing and standardizing recipes for upscale and general applications. Reviews with Culinary Dietitian to ensure suitability for modified diets.

Qualifications

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Preferred:

• Culinary Degree or AA in field

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum:

• California Food Handlers Card

Preferred:

• ServSafe Certificate

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Knowledge of state, local and federal regulations which govern food service

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

• 5 years of experience as a Cook and/or Sous Chef

Preferred:

• 3 years in a culinary leadership role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact in providing strong leadership, guidance, and assistance.
• Strong interpersonal skills that reflect a positive attitude and a sense of commitment to patients, work associations, and the community
• The employee communicates effectively.Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of institutional food preparation, cooking, serving and storingKnowledge of menu planningKnowledge of kitchen cleaning materials, methods and general hygiene practicesKnowledge of institutional kitchen safety, sanitation and energy practicesKnowledge of operation and upkeep of kitchen equipmentAbility to prepare and instruct others in preparation, cooking and serving of food in large quantitiesKnowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and control

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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