Sous Chef Nonexempt

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, CO is hiring for a full-time kitchen lead role. You will monitor quality, manage daily food prep, and ensure compliance with dietary guidelines while coordinating production for cafeteria and patient meals.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and consistent meal quality across service areas, with benefits from day one and potential for professional growth within a faith-based healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to read and follow verbal instructions and written guidelines.
• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Plan and requisition daily food supplies; prevent waste.
• Lead kitchen staff; ensure recipes are followed and portions correct.
• Coordinate production schedules for cafeteria and patient meals.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain clean workstations.

Skills

Organizationalskills

Interpersonalskills

Customerrelations

Grammar/spellingproficiency

Instructioncomprehension

Education

Associate [Preferred]

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 7700 S BROADWAY City: LITTLETON State: Colorado Postal Code: 80122

Job Description

Monitor food quality, freshness, taste, and presentation, enforcing proper labeling, rotation, and portion control practices to meet regulatory and organizational standards. Plan and requisition daily food supplies, assess production needs to prevent waste, and maintain organized workstations and tray lines, while promptly addressing equipment or inventory issues. Other duties as assigned. Lead food preparation by ensuring all items are cooked according to standardized recipes and patient‑specific dietary guidelines, maintaining consistency and quality across all service areas. Coordinate production schedules to meet cafeteria, patient, and unit stocking needs, while maintaining adequate supplies of hot and cold menu items for daily and special functions. Operate and oversee the use of commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring staff follow safety protocols and food handling standards to deliver high‑quality meals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organizational skills
• Verbal interpersonal skills
• Customer relations
• Grammar/Spelling proficiency
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions

Education

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 2+ in lead culinary role [Preferred]

Additional Information

• Food Safety Manager Certificate preferred or as required by state

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/4ew2su3y

Pay Range: $22.63 - $42.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith‑based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.