Sous Chef

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital is seeking a skilled Food Service Leader to oversee daily production for Patient Food Service, Physicians Dining Room, Cafeteria and Catering. This role ensures HACCP compliance, high quality, safety, and sanitation while guiding a team of culinary professionals.

You will participate in menu development, coordinate large catered events, document staff records, and drive outstanding patient service.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily food production for Patient Food Service, Physicians Dining Room, Cafeteria and Catering.
• Ensure all items prepared, served and stored per HACCP and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, assist in hiring, counseling, coaching and development; document staff records such as annual evaluations.
• Assist with menu development for cafeteria, physicians dining, catering events and patients; coordinate large catered functions.
• Promote consistent, positive patient interactions that advance excellent patient service.
• Monitor attendance and overtime using KRONOS per facility procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality & sanitation

Menu development

Regulatory compliance

KRONOS timekeeping

Education

Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

Technical Degree in related field

Tools

KRONOS

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Responsible for overseeing the daily food production operations for Patient Food Service, Physicians Dining Room, Cafeteria and Catering.
• Ensures that all food items are prepared, served and stored according to HACCP and regulatory agency standards. Maintains high standards of quality, safety and sanitation.
• Effectively supervises staff, assists in the hiring, counseling, coaching and development of staff. Appropriately documents all staff records, i.e., annual evaluations, disciplinary process, etc.
• Assists with menu development for cafeteria, physicians dining, catering events and patients. Assists with coordination of large catered functions.
• Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Monitor employee attendance for timeliness, accrual of incremental overtime utilizing KRONOS on a daily basis per facility procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited program, Associates Degree, or Technical Degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years Professional Culinary Leadership experience in a high volume, fine dining restaurant, country club, hotel or healthcare organization required
• Comprehensive knowledge of food & catering trends with focus on quality, sanitation, production & presentation required
• Food Service Manager’s Certification Required within 90 days of hire

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access

In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.