Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.70 - $31.90
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Intermountain Health is a comprehensive health system recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services throughout Utah and the surrounding regions. As a respected organization within the healthcare industry, Intermountain Health operates numerous facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized service centers, all dedicated to improving patients' well-being through innovative care and clinical excellence. The organization fosters a culture of wellness that prioritizes the health, safety, and satisfaction of its employees, patients, and the communities it serves. Known for its progressive approach, Intermountain Health integrates cutting-edge technology and compassionate care in its service delivery, making it a leader in the healthcare sector within the region. The organization also embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensuring equal employment opportunities across all roles and departments.

The role offered is a full-time Supervision position based at Primary Childrens hospital in Lehi, Utah, with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $21.70 to $31.90, depending on experience. This position requires 40 hours per week, primarily scheduled from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday shifts. The role is significant in overseeing culinary staff and operations, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, safety, and service are maintained.

The supervisory culinary position is pivotal in managing daily kitchen operations, directing food preparation services, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will lead a team of culinary staff, applying proper production techniques, portion control, and plating standards according to menu specifications and departmental guidelines. As a key member of the culinary team, this role supports quality initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and helps realize consumer expectations by delivering exceptional food service experiences.

This position involves a balance of administrative duties and hands-on management, with at least 50% of time dedicated to supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, coaching, counseling, and evaluating staff performance. The role requires expertise in culinary practices, inventory control, menu development, and employee relations. The culinary supervisor also ensures that modified diets and patient meal standards are strictly followed, especially critical in a healthcare setting.

Intermountain Health emphasizes the development and mentoring of culinary staff, encouraging continuous learning and improvement through sound culinary principles. The position also collaborates on recipe development and menu cycles, using culinary knowledge to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Attention to detail in ordering goods, managing inventory, and ensuring cost-effectiveness forms a crucial part of the role.

Overall, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment within a reputable healthcare organization that values innovation, employee well-being, and high standards of service delivery. Candidates who possess strong leadership skills, culinary expertise, and a commitment to quality patient care will find this role rewarding and impactful.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification required by first day of work in Utah and Idaho
  • experience in culinary supervision or related role preferred
  • ability to read, speak, and communicate effectively in English
  • strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • physical ability to stand long periods and lift heavy items
  • willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
  • basic math skills for inventory and ordering
  • excellent organizational and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required only in the states of Utah and Idaho)
  • ServSafe certification obtained within 90 days of hire date if not current
  • demonstrated ability to read and communicate effectively in English
  • demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team
  • demonstrated ability to utilize safe food handling techniques, in all applications
  • understands workflow, prioritizes, uses timelines, understands deadlines
  • demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred)
  • understands and prepares food according to modified diets using appropriate techniques where applicable (preferred)
  • demonstrated ability to utilize commercial cooking equipment (preferred)
  • five years supervisory experience, culinary degree, or certificate (preferred)
  • inventory control, purchasing, costing, and forecasting experience (preferred)

Job Duties

  • Leads, guides, assigns work and follows up to ensure completion of assigned tasks
  • manages all human resources functions including hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, conflict resolution, constructive discipline, and termination
  • manages employees to ensure that food safety standards and regulatory guidelines are met
  • assists in scheduling to ensure appropriate level of staffing and coverage for vacation and call-ins within budget
  • resolves issues such as service recovery, coaching/redirecting caregivers, and rearranging staffing
  • may lead patient areas and has competency in modified diets and patient meal standard works
  • implements established best practices to deliver exceptional care and service at the appropriate cost
  • assists in keeping storage areas clean and organized to ensure all Joint Commission and Health Department guidelines are followed
  • mentors and develops staff using sound culinary principles
  • uses culinary knowledge, enhances product quality by contributing ideas to menu cycles and recipe development
  • prepares new recipes, documents result, and make recommendations for improvement
  • ensures recipe compliance and portion control
  • orders goods as needed
  • uses culinary math and historical data to calculate amounts
  • reports equipment problems and documents history of repairs
  • maintains compliance with portioning and presentation standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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