Sous Chef - Children's Hospital

Thomas Cuisine; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Baby Bonding Leave

Paid Elder Care Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Join Thomas Cuisine as a Sous Chef in Helena, Montana, to lead a compassionate culinary team at a Children's Hospital. You will manage kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met while creating nutritious meals for young patients and staff. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and a heart for service. This full-time position involves planning meals, supervising a team, and collaborating with dietitians to meet dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare, institutional, or large-scale food service setting.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietary restrictions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Supervise food production for consistency and safety.
• Collaborate with dietitians to develop meal plans.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of modified diets

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ServSafe® Certification

State Food Handlers Card

Job description

Sous Chef - Children's Hospital | Location: 2755 Colonial Dr., Helena, MT 59604

Compensation: $25-$30 per hour| Full-Time

Schedule: Variable depending on staffing; mainly Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-6pm.

Job Summary

Join our compassionate culinary team as a Sous Chef, where your creativity and leadership will help nourish young patients, families, and staff. In this role, you'll support daily kitchen operations, ensure high standards of food safety and quality, and contribute to a warm, healing environment through thoughtfully prepared meals. Ideal candidates bring strong culinary skills, a heart for service, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact through food.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in planning and preparing nutritious and well-balanced meals that align with dietary needs, including low-sodium, diabetic, and allergen-sensitive diets.
• Supervise food production to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Collaborate with dietitians and nutritionists to develop patient-specific meal plans.
• Ensure compliance with hospital food safety and sanitation standards, including HACCP guidelines.
• Lead and support a team of cooks, prep staff, and kitchen assistants, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Train and mentor staff on food preparation techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen efficiency.
• Monitor staff performance, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and best practices.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and professionalism.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in managing food inventory, ordering supplies, and reducing waste through efficient menu planning.
• Work with the Executive Chef to maintain budget control while ensuring food quality.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of ingredients to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.

What You Will Bring

• Culinary degree or equivalent work experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare, institutional, or large-scale food service setting.
• Strong knowledge of modified diets, nutrition, and dietary restrictions.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Ability to provide documents for work authorization. We utilize E-Verify, an online system that allows us to confirm the eligibility of our employees to work in the United States.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

What We Offer!

• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D

Plus

• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

Equal Opportunity Employer
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