Sous Chef

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

EAP

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) seeks an experienced kitchen leader for Carlsbad Medical Center. You will build and mentor a team, ensure high-quality food, safety, and service standards, and develop menus aligned with market trends. The role emphasizes staff development and patient satisfaction.

The position requires a culinary credential or equivalent experience, plus computer skills. Relocation for promotion opportunities is expected; benefits include PTO and health insurance.

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.
• 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.

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

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team Player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Cook's certificate or associate's degree

5+ years as sous chef or kitchen manager

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Ordering platforms

Job description

Location: Carlsbad Medical Center Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan, 50,000.00 USD Annual Work Shift:

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. 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.

What We Do

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