NYC,NY,USA Executive Sous Chef-Join The Team!(Full-time)-Northwell

This opportunity is with a respected healthcare institution known for its commitment to providing quality nutritional services through a proficient culinary team. As a healthcare food service provider, it places a strong emphasis on both patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance to ensure food safety and quality. The organization fosters a collaborative work environment and supports career advancement within its culinary department. It values leadership that can not only manage but also inspire a team to consistently meet rigorous food preparation and safety standards while maintaining excellent customer service for patients, cafeteria patrons, and catering functions. The role offered is a Culinary Supervisor position designed to oversee the culinary operations and guide the culinary team in meal preparation and service within this healthcare setting. This leadership role involves hands-on supervision of food production, menu planning in collaboration with professional dietary staff, and the development of standardized recipes and presentation methods to uphold quality and consistency. The Culinary Supervisor will promote the department's goals by selecting, motivating, and training capable team members to achieve the objectives, ensuring adherence to cooking techniques, safety regulations, and sanitation policies. They are responsible for managing staffing, including hiring, training, evaluation, and, if necessary, disciplinary actions, with a focus on fostering a skilled and motivated workforce. The role requires managing daily workflow to optimize preparation and output of meals in accordance with menu requirements, controlling portion sizes, and ensuring food quality in terms of taste, temperature, and appearance. The supervisor will maintain inventory awareness, communicate effectively with the Executive Chef regarding stock levels or equipment issues, and handle customer inquiries and complaints professionally. This position ensures compliance with all safety, sanitation, and fire regulations, emphasizing a clean and safe work environment. Candidates will need a strong foundation in culinary practices, leadership abilities, and experience within a healthcare or institutional food service context. The salary offered is competitive and reflective of experience, education, and other factors such as location and service line specifics. Overall, this role is ideal for culinary professionals who possess both the technical skills and leadership qualities necessary to maintain high standards in a demanding and rewarding healthcare culinary environment.

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 4-6 years of relevant experience
• 0-2 years of leadership or management experience
• ability to motivate and train a culinary team
• understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• capability to manage menu planning and food production processes
• excellent communication and organizational skills