Sous Chef

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Serves as the number two chef in the department. Accurately and efficiently prepares, portions, cooks and presents nourishing food to patients, guests and employees under sanitary conditions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and cooks food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and HACCP guidelines and regulations to ensure the highest quality food. Prepares foods by following recipes and/or production standards for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foods. Performs quality assurance tasks such as routine temperature checks for final cook temperature and holding. Responds to quality assurance concerns and documents for future reference. Maintains a sanitary work environment through following established procedures. Ensures all equipment is maintained and in good working order. Stores or disposes of food remaining after each meal service following safe food storage and labeling procedures. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the coolers, freezers and storeroom. Maintains accurate records (e.g. production, waste, food temperatures, and thermometer calibration, etc..) as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures. Consults the clinical dietitian on modified diets or patient special requests as necessary. Serves as a leader in the kitchen, training new cooks, holding production team accountable. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

Three years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching and gripping. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent use of smell and taste to distinguish differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors, or recognizing particular flavors and/or odors. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

None

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Food Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).  Flexible Payment Options:  our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage:  we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.  Save Job

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