Sous Chef

Intermountain Health is a leading healthcare organization headquartered in Utah, dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through innovative solutions and compassionate staff. With a comprehensive network of hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers, Intermountain Health has earned a reputation for excellence in patient care, community health initiatives, and employee well-being. Saint Joseph Hospital, located in Denver, Colorado, is one of the key facilities within this network, offering state-of-the-art healthcare services to the community. As part of a mission to enhance patient outcomes and enrich caregiver experience, the organization focuses on collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to the highest standards of safety and quality.

This opportunity is for a Culinary Supervisor role at Saint Joseph Hospital. This is a full-time, salaried position with scheduled weekly hours of 40, working primarily during the PM shift from 9am to 7pm. The hourly wage ranges from $21.70 to $31.90, depending on the candidate's level of experience. The Culinary Supervisor will play a critical role in the Food and Nutrition Services team by overseeing culinary staff and providing expert guidance in food preparation and service. A major part of this position involves ensuring that all culinary operations follow proper production techniques, portion control, and plating standards according to established department recipes and menu guidelines.

The Culinary Supervisor will report to a manager or Executive Chef and will be responsible for carrying out system-level best practices, supporting quality initiatives, and maintaining regulatory compliance, particularly meeting joint commission and health department standards. A significant aspect of this position is the supervision and development of caregiving staff, including hiring, coaching, counseling, and performance management. Typically, the role involves spending at least 50% of the time on administrative and supervisory duties.

Key responsibilities also include managing human resource functions such as training, mentoring, conflict resolution, and employee evaluations. The position requires strong leadership to manage scheduling, resolve service and staffing issues effectively, and maintain product quality and safety standards. The supervisor also contributes to menu cycles and recipe development by using culinary knowledge to enhance food quality and develops new recipes while ensuring compliance with portioning and presentation standards.

Additional duties include ordering food items using culinary math and historical data, maintaining equipment and repair records, and ensuring cleanliness and organization within storage and service areas. The role demands a hands-on approach, working directly with modified diets, patient meal standards, and commercial cooking equipment.

This position requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Intermountain Health provides a generous benefits package that supports the well-being of its caregivers in mind, body, and spirit, fostering a healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged workforce. The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusivity and fairness in its hiring practices, leveraging AI technology to enhance the recruitment experience while protecting applicant privacy.