Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $27.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
competitive hourly wage
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Forefront Healthcare is a distinguished and specialized healthcare service provider known for delivering high-quality culinary and support services across the continuum of care. The company takes pride in its refined, tailored approach that aims to enhance the patient and resident experiences within various healthcare settings. With an emphasis on quality, innovation, and compassion, Forefront Healthcare partners with senior living communities and healthcare facilities to consistently elevate standards and outcomes in food service management. Recognized as the number one "Best Places to Work" by Modern Healthcare, Forefront Healthcare fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment that values the contributions of every team member, encouraging professional growth and collaboration.
The opportunity at hand is for a Full-time Sous Chef position located in Madison, Mississippi, within a vibrant senior living community that caters to a broad spectrum of resident needs, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. This role places you within a dynamic culinary team dedicated to providing delicious, nutritious, and well-presented meals tailored to the unique dietary requirements of residents. The Sous Chef position is pivotal to ensuring smooth kitchen operations, maintaining high food quality and safety standards, and supporting the Dietary Manager in supervising culinary activities. As a key member of the team, your contributions will directly enhance the dining experience, creating a warm and nourishing environment that supports the overall well-being of the community's residents.
In this role, you will coordinate meal preparations and oversee the cooking schedule to ensure timely service. You will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and serving assigned meals, while strictly adhering to portion control standards and dietary guidelines. Creativity will play a role as you collaborate with Dining Management to develop special event menus and deliver memorable dining experiences. Monitoring food temperatures and safety protocols is essential to meet established quality benchmarks. Moreover, you will oversee the inventory and storage of food supplies, manage equipment maintenance reporting, and, in the absence of the Dietary Manager, supervise dietary staff ensuring continued operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess foundational culinary skills, be detail-oriented with strong time management abilities, and be able to perform tasks with consistency and professionalism. The position requires flexibility, a commitment to safety codes and regulatory compliance, and a readiness to respond to emergency situations as per facility protocols. Forefront Healthcare offers a competitive wage of $27.00 per hour for this role, reinforcing the value placed on skilled culinary professionals. Joining Forefront means becoming part of a mission-driven company that prioritizes quality service, teamwork, and respect for both employees and residents. Elevate your career in healthcare culinary services by embracing this rewarding Sous Chef opportunity at Forefront Healthcare in Madison, MS.
The opportunity at hand is for a Full-time Sous Chef position located in Madison, Mississippi, within a vibrant senior living community that caters to a broad spectrum of resident needs, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. This role places you within a dynamic culinary team dedicated to providing delicious, nutritious, and well-presented meals tailored to the unique dietary requirements of residents. The Sous Chef position is pivotal to ensuring smooth kitchen operations, maintaining high food quality and safety standards, and supporting the Dietary Manager in supervising culinary activities. As a key member of the team, your contributions will directly enhance the dining experience, creating a warm and nourishing environment that supports the overall well-being of the community's residents.
In this role, you will coordinate meal preparations and oversee the cooking schedule to ensure timely service. You will be responsible for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and serving assigned meals, while strictly adhering to portion control standards and dietary guidelines. Creativity will play a role as you collaborate with Dining Management to develop special event menus and deliver memorable dining experiences. Monitoring food temperatures and safety protocols is essential to meet established quality benchmarks. Moreover, you will oversee the inventory and storage of food supplies, manage equipment maintenance reporting, and, in the absence of the Dietary Manager, supervise dietary staff ensuring continued operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will possess foundational culinary skills, be detail-oriented with strong time management abilities, and be able to perform tasks with consistency and professionalism. The position requires flexibility, a commitment to safety codes and regulatory compliance, and a readiness to respond to emergency situations as per facility protocols. Forefront Healthcare offers a competitive wage of $27.00 per hour for this role, reinforcing the value placed on skilled culinary professionals. Joining Forefront means becoming part of a mission-driven company that prioritizes quality service, teamwork, and respect for both employees and residents. Elevate your career in healthcare culinary services by embracing this rewarding Sous Chef opportunity at Forefront Healthcare in Madison, MS.
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- minimum one year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting
- ability to read, write, and speak English
- knowledge of quantity food preparation and therapeutic diets
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays
- motor coordination and manual dexterity to prepare food and operate dietary equipment
- ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions
- familiarity with federal, state, and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- willingness to adhere to defined safety codes and emergency protocols
- patience and tolerance toward staff, residents, and family members
Job Qualifications
- ability to read, write, and speak English
- high school graduate or equivalent education is preferred
- preference is given to persons with education in quantity cooking and therapeutic diets
- minimum one year of food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired
- have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and portioned serving
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment
Job Duties
- 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, check and inspect 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 and 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
- appreciate 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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