Sous Chef | Per Diem/As Needed | Clifton Springs Hospital in CLIFTON SPRINGS, New York at Rochester Regional Health

Position Summary:
This position will be a working Sous Chef with a successful production background. This position will report directly to the Chef or Executive Chef. Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Food & Nutrition Department for the facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You will work with the Chef or Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering.

Key Responsibilities:
The employee must consistently demonstrate the following essential functions:
• Maintains work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques.
• Work with the Chef or Executive Chef on purchasing and inventory control by maintaining organization of coolers, freezers, and dry storage, and identifying shortages.
• Work with the Chef or Executive Chef on quality assurance duties, specifically related to service operations and maintaining good customer relations while serving customers.
• Produces all food products as identified on food production sheets or menu, using standard recipes and proper food handling practices for meals, as assigned in a timely, organized manner.
• Responsible for carrying out plans to improve quality and efficiency of food production through monitoring taste, temperature, appearance, and portion control of items prepared.
• Responsible for safe operation of food service equipment and utilizing personal protection equipment according to MSDS sheets.
• Responsible for supervision and training of all production team members while maintaining operational standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain food production staffing at appropriate, productive levels.
• May be required to assist with automated payroll as needed.
• Must be able to interact with multiple disciplines as needed.
• Informs the Chef or Executive Chef and Food & Nutrition Manager of performance related concerns.
• May be responsible for providing feedback to the Chef or Executive Chef and Food & Nutrition Manager for employee evaluations and performance management as needed.
• May be asked to participate in food production employee interviewing and recruitment process.
• Works with the Chef or Executive Chef on the production and service of catering events

Desired Attributes:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English preferred.
• Ability to do basic mathematics.
• Food Handler certification – highly desirable
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations a plus.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
NA

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran