Sous Chef Ronald McDonald House

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking an Assistant Chef to support the Executive Chef and Production Coordinator in preparing hot foods for patients, cafeteria, and events. The role includes training volunteers, following standardized recipes for modified diets, and ensuring clean and organized prep areas.

The position requires one year of professional cooking experience and strong communication skills to work with staff and volunteers in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year professional cooking experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen station functions.

Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Chef and Production Coordinator in hot food prep for patients, cafeteria, and catered events.
• Prepares food for modified diets using standardized recipes.
• Participates in quality improvement activities within Nutrition Services.
• Train and oversee kitchen hosts and volunteers with varying culinary skills.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas and storage spaces.
• Adhere to customer service performance expectations and assist with catered presentations.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Kitchen equipment operation

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ovens

Vertical Cutter Mixer

Food Processor

Job description

Overview

Wednesday- Sunday 11:30am-8pm. Hours may vary due to company needs.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Chef operates as part of the culinary team within the Programs Department and is responsible for a complete knowledge of food preparation and function of all stations within the operation; trains and oversees kitchen host and corporate meal group volunteers, most with little to zero culinary or commercial food experience Maintaining cleanliness and organization of prep areas, cold storage areas, pantry areas, ice cream machine and dishwashing areas Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must be able to guide and support volunteers and people in the kitchen with varying degrees of culinary skill and knowledge.

Job Description Summary

Assists the Executive Chef and the Production Coordinator in the preparation of all hot food items served to patients, the cafeteria, and catered events as assigned using standardized recipes. Prepares food for modified diets. Participated in Quality Improvement activities related to the Nutrition Services Department.

Essential Functions

• Prepares ingredients for the hot production by assembling ingredients.
• Cooks products according to standardized recipes.
• Uses equipment for food preparation including mixers, food chopper, food processor, etc.
• Maintains sanitary standards of the production area according to departmental procedures.
• Adheres to Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Assists in creating special preparations and presentations for catered events if needed.

Education Requirement

High School Graduate or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

• Familiarity with personal computer and nutrition-related software.
• Skill in proper operation of food production equipment (ovens, vertical cutter mixer, etc.).
• Effective verbal communication skills required in interactions with department staff.

Experience

One year professional experience cooking, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY:
  • Climb stairs/ladder
  • Color vision
  • Fume /Gases /Vapors
  • Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
  • Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
• FREQUENTLY:
  • Audible speech
  • Chemicals/Medications
  • Hearing acuity
  • Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs
  • Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs
  • Reaching above shoulder
• CONTINUOUSLY:
  • Bend/twist
  • Depth perception
  • Electricity
  • Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs
  • Machinery
  • Peripheral vision
  • Power Tools
  • Repetitive hand/arm use
  • Seeing – Far/near
  • Squat/kneel
  • Standing
  • Walking
• Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

Essentials

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

About Us

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