Sous Chef

Grow your culinary career and make a meaningful impact in healthcare!

Sodexo is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our team at LHP Mountainside Hospital, a full service community hospital offering high quality care in a welcoming environment. As a key leader in our culinary operations, you'll help elevate the patient and guest dining experience while supporting daily kitchen operations and food production. 

Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being.

• Assist in managing food production for patient services, retail dining, and catering
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and food safety
• Lead, train, and mentor culinary staff in a fast paced healthcare setting 
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Food Service Managers on menu development and innovation

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Experience in a Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for scratch cooking and nutrition
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory compliance 
• Ability to lead, inspire, and communicate effectively with team members

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience