Sous Chef - $47400 to $64000 per YEAR
Posted on December 22, 2025
The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility specializing in long-term care and rehabilitation services. This organization is committed to providing high-quality care to its residents by maintaining a supportive, safe, and clean environment. The team at this facility includes various professionals working together to ensure the well-being and comfort of all residents, including dietary staff responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals tailored to specific dietary needs. This healthcare provider values skilled and compassionate employees who contribute to the overall success and positive atmosphere of the workplace.
The role of the Cook in this healthcare setting is vital for the nutritional health and satisfaction of residents. This position involves managing and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The Cook is responsible for preparing a wide variety of meals in large quantities while adhering to prepared menus and portion control guidelines. Accuracy in following special diets is essential, reflecting the diverse dietary requirements common in healthcare environments. The Cook must maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitary kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including maintaining sanitizer solution practices.
In addition, the Cook prepares and records food temperatures, ensures the presentation of meals is appealing, and cooperates harmoniously with kitchen and other staff members. The role also requires assisting with meal serving and cleaning duties, as well as reporting any resident care concerns to administrative personnel. Orientation of new dietary staff and ongoing training are also part of this position's responsibilities, highlighting its semi-supervisory nature when the Dietary Supervisor is not present. Required physical abilities include standing and walking frequently, lifting up to 50 pounds, and other activities typical of a busy culinary environment.
Overall, this Cook role offers an opportunity to work in a meaningful setting where culinary skills directly impact the health and happiness of residents. The position demands practical knowledge of food preparation, safety practices, the ability to follow recipes and menus precisely, and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team. Those who thrive in this position will contribute significantly to the dietary services, ensuring that residents receive nutritious, safe, and delicious meals every day, supporting the facility's mission to deliver outstanding long-term care nutrition services.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility
- Ability to read and follow recipes
- Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
- Ability to solve practical problems
- Ability to interpret various forms of instructions
- Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate
- Must maintain good standing with the Department of Public Health