Sous Chef

POSITION TITLE: Sous Chef

DEPARTMENT: Care Center Nutritional Services

BASIC FUNCTION: The Sous Chef collaborates with the Café Manager in the daily operations of the Nutritional Services Department at our beautiful Long Term Care Center. You will manage inventory, oversee purchasing of supplies, orchestrating cost control and menu development. Your strong leadership skills will motivate and guide your team to operate seamlessly, even in the heat of service! The ideal candidate will respond well with feedback from our residents to create culinary masterpieces.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work involves cooking within recipe and menu requirements and under the supervision of the Café Manager.
• Responsible for planning, preparing, cooking, and executing the resident's selective menu systems.
• Coordinates at times with a Registered Dietitian to manage resident's dietary requirements.
• Ensures meals are completed on time and that the quality and appearance of completed dishes are of the highest possible standard before serving.
• Responsible for regulation of cooking temperatures, setting time cycles for products, maintaining a clean and sanitary work station and keeping the kitchen organized.
• Recording of food temperatures occurs prior to food leaving the main kitchen for onward transmission to neighborhoods.
• Managerial responsibilities may include participating in hiring activities, train and mentor other staff members and trainees.
• Conducts activities and carries out responsibilities with consideration of inventory management, budget and costs.
• Coordinates with other Nutritional Services staff members to pair complementary flavors and dishes.
• Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation in the absence of the Café Manager.
• Duties include meal preparation for special functions and events as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must obtain Food Handler Certification from an ANSI accredited program within one month of hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
• A minimum of 4 years restaurant experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience in a similar role preferred. 

SALARY INFORMATION:

$22.00-$26.21 Dependent on Experience

Shift differentials may apply for eligible positions.

BENEFITS:

This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, with prescription drug coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• PTO accrual from day one
• Extended illness benefits/time off
• 457 retirement plan with match
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance.

Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources.

These are our three Keys to Excellence; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day

Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area’s health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.