Sous Chef

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite | Location: Saint Vincent Hospital, Erie, PA

About the role

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Sous Chef to our healthcare team. As a Sous Chef with Elior North America, you will supervise and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foods.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation, established procedures, and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities including purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing, and menu development.
• Maintain proper production, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Direct and participate in the daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Evaluate the quality of raw food and ensure the quality of finished products.
• Inspect assigned units to observe quality of food preparation and service, food appearance, cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance.
• Implement culinary production for special events, monotony breakers, and catered functions.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and display of menu items for special functions.
• Maintain proper inventory controls for food, supplies, and equipment.
• Interview, select, train, and evaluate supervisory and support staff.
• Control revenue and expenses to ensure financial goals.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated institutional, hotel, or restaurant culinary skills, including large quantity production.
• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong leadership, oral, and written communication skills.
• A proven track record of successfully controlling costs and managing annual budgets.

Qualifications

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, or hotel and restaurant management.
• Certification by a recognized culinary institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

Pay

Starting at $50,000 depending upon experience.