What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef - Food & Nutritional Services position at Baxter Health?
SUMMARY: The Sous Chef is responsible for leading and/or participating in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of catered foods. Coordinates catering functions, set up, and clean up.
BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in HealthStream Policy Manager.
Required to work with the Food Service Director regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Food Services Department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of culinary school or equivalent on the job training program preferred.
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years previous work experience. Previous supervisory/lead chef experience preferred.
Certification: Certificate of Achievement in ServSafe Manager within 6 months from date of hire.
Other: Working knowledge of computer systems to include, Microsoft Office and other position related software.
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Original Transcripts
Culinary proficiency to be demonstrated during hiring process
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to
communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand and walk up to, or exceeding 8 hours per shift. Ability to bend, squat, and twist, and frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics. Spend up to 2 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment
Kitchen setting, within a hospital environment
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Flexible work schedule depending on catering needs, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts. May be required to work during inclement weather, emergency (Code yellow), and holidays.
