Sous Chef

Banner Behavioral Health, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a renowned facility providing 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services for over four decades. As a critical part of Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work, this 156-bed hospital focuses on adults and adolescents battling mental health and/or chemical dependency. The environment is medically safe and recovery-focused, ensuring compassionate support and high-quality healthcare experiences for patients and their families. Banner Behavioral Health prioritizes its team members, offering a rewarding career that fits their lives with a commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development in the healthcare sector.

This job opening is for a Senior/Lead/Sous Chef position within the Culinary and Nutrition department. The role involves varied shifts, primarily working Friday through Tuesday from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM with days off on Wednesday and Thursday. The position is essential in overseeing culinary operations within a hospital setting, particularly ensuring consistency in food presentation and adherence to recipes. You will supervise food production, menu adjustments, portion sizes, and maintain sanitation and nutritional standards. This role is critical in enhancing the quality and uniqueness of food preparation services to meet patient satisfaction and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role, preferably within hospital kitchens, and possess certifications such as a Food Handler's card and a Fingerprint Clearance Card. The Senior/Lead/Sous Chef will manage a team of culinary staff, ensuring high-performance standards while fostering an environment of teamwork and professionalism. Additional responsibilities include inventory control, budgeting, and customer service to both internal and external stakeholders including patients, vendors, and healthcare professionals.

Banner Behavioral Health values strong leadership, effective communication, and innovation in culinary processes. The facility operates a 110-bed kitchen with peak meal service from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, closing by 6:45 PM, which requires diligent and adaptable supervision. Overtime is available for optional additional hours. This role offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals to contribute to a meaningful healthcare cause, working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient wellness and recovery. With a focus on career growth, the employer encourages ongoing learning including inventory and ordering systems such as US Foods and Sysco, making it an ideal position for those passionate about hospital food service management.