Sous Chef

About the Role

Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles. Provide leadership that supports a team environment fostering morale, passion, quality, and respect. Develop creative menus in sync with current market trends and maintain or improve customer and patient satisfaction. Support team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments while executing and monitoring quality control systems to protect food integrity. Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to support a collaborative team environment
• Develop creative menus aligned with market trends
• Maintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction
• Recruit, train, develop, schedule, and assign team members
• Execute and monitor quality control systems for food integrity
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards

Skills

• Kitchen Skills: Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• A cook’s certificate or associate’s degree from an accredited culinary program, or 5+ years of experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training, including executive chef opportunities

Additional Information

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, HHS now provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. The company supports growth from within and fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.