Sous Chef - Kennestone

Sous Chef - Kennestone

Will train and manage kitchen personnel and assist with managing kitchen operations. Coordinates all functions and activities in the responsible area including interviewing, completing evaluations and disciplinary actions in compliance with HR Policies and Procedures. Completes any data required for financial and productivity reporting as appropriate. Adheres to standard operating procedures for food quality and ensures the kitchen is compliant with the regulatory requirements for food handling, sanitation and cleanliness. May cover for Executive Chef during absence. Manages the preparation of nutritious and delicious food for Wellstar Patient Meal Service, Retail Service and / or other satellite areas utilizing recipes and conventional and / or cook / chill production methods, equipment or tools. Requires a passion for the culinary arts and menu items being prepared in a healthcare setting. Must be adamant about adhering to all sanitation and food handling codes established by the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and local county Dept. of Health. Must be able to comply with a higher standard of food safety and sanitation as a result of preparing food for a high-risk population that has developing, weakening or compromised immune systems. Must possess ability to manage time and plan work accordingly to produce a variety and number of recipes simultaneously, possibly under high-volume demands. Requires ability to assess food quality, taste, color, odor, etc. and lead culinary team members to make necessary corrections.

Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Ensures the safety of customers and team members by performing and ensuring that front line team members follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and county Health Dept. Guidelines:
• Assists with developing food and supply budgets for department and monitors budget compliance.
• Participates in HR functions such as: interviewing, managing performance, coaching and counseling of teammates.
• Creates memorable patient and customer experiences, sets achievable customer expectations and assumes responsibility for resolving customer service issues.
• Responsible for specifying and/or ordering food and supplies while maintaining department budget.
• Continuously looks for opportunities for improvement and creates action plans to resolve issues.
• Collaborates with all team members to develop and/or revise menus.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications:

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Formal culinary training highly preferred.

Required Minimum Certification: ServSafe Food Handler certification required upon hire.

Required Minimum Experience: 5 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities outlined required. High volume retail experience in a non-institutional setting is a plus.

Required Minimum Skills: Experience in all types of cooking and cuisine. Menu planning, special events and catering. Must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language. Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary. Good basic math and computer skills. Must display a positive attitude. Ability to understand, follow, and hold others accountable to safety regulations in a foodservice healthcare environment.

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