Traveling Sous Chef PRN

Forefront Healthcare & Culinary Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Travelling Sous Chef (PRN) to oversee food preparation and meal service across various locations. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and leadership experience, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. This role involves traveling and requires effective communication and time management skills. Join a dedicated team in a behavioral hospital setting, where you can make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Expenses paid (airfare, hotel, food, etc.)

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English required.
• Culinary education and healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan cooking schedules to meet meal times.
• Supervise dietary staff when necessary.

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Basic Food Preparation Skills

Sanitation and Safety Practices

Thoroughness

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education

Job description

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a passionate leader for the position of Travelling Sous Chef (PRN). This role involves traveling within Georgia and potentially other states.

We require a candidate with a strong culinary background and proven leadership skills. The facility is a behavioral hospital.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedules to meet meal times.
• Prepare, season, cook, and serve meals, ensuring proper portioning.
• Prepare nutritional snacks as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus.
• Monitor food temperatures to meet safety standards.
• Inspect food products and supplies upon delivery in the absence of the Dietary Manager.
• Determine food and supply requirements daily.
• Report needs and issues to the Dietary Manager.
• Supervise dietary staff when necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Adhere to federal, state, and facility regulations and policies.
• Participate in educational programs.
• Follow safety and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

1. Customer Service Orientation
2. Basic Food Preparation Skills
3. Sanitation and Safety Practices
4. Thoroughness
5. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ability to coach and lead kitchen staff and peers.

Physical Demands:

Standing, walking, reaching, lifting (up to 75 lbs), and working in temperature-variable environments are required. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Additional Qualifications:

• Effective communication skills.
• Numerical skills for record keeping and recipe calculations.
• Manual dexterity for food prep and equipment operation.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks and work flexible hours.

Salary:

$250-285.00/day, expenses paid (airfare, hotel, food, etc.)

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Proficiency in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary education and healthcare experience preferred.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Serve Safe Certification.

Additional Information:

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.