Sous Chef-SC

Forefront; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a team-oriented Sous Chef to support our dietary team in Columbus, GA. The role emphasizes leadership with kitchen staff and adherence to nutrition guidelines for patient meals.

You will coordinate food preparation, plan cooking schedules, prepare and portion meals, and collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus. Flexibility to work days, evenings, some weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Strong food/culinary background with proven leadership.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and diet orders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate a cooking schedule for food preparation to meet the meal schedule.
• Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meal; ensure proper portions.
• Prepare snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus.
• Monitor food temperatures to meet safety goals during service.
• Supervise and assist in storage of supplies and food products.
• Notify the Dietary Manager of needs and report equipment issues.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Food safety

Patient dietary knowledge

Job description

Forefront Healthcare is looking for a team player to join our team! We have an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef. We are looking for a strong food/culinary background who has proven leadership with teams.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate a cooking schedule for food preparation to meet the meal schedule.
• Prepare, season, cook, and serve for assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus
• Monitor the temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in the storage of supplies and food products.
• Determine the amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
• Notify the Dietary Manager of food, supplies, or equipment needs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to the Dietary Manager
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Manager
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and the facility’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attend and present in-service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand the facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity are required to prepare food and operate dietary equipment.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. An appreciation of the value of food and dietary equipment and an awareness of the requirement for careful handling and economy of serving.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.
• Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures, including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
• Attends department meetings as required.
• Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certifications/licenses, if applicable.
• Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays. A schedule will be provided, and the associate will use appropriate timekeeping methods to document hours worked.
Forefront will not discriminate based on race, color, sex, height, weight, disability, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, military service, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected class in its hiring practices, conditions for transfer or promotion, policies, discipline, discharge, terms, conditions or benefits of employment.