Salary Range: $62,000-$66,000

When determining a base salary or hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable such as years of relevant experience, education, credentials.

About Christian Health:
We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team
Across our four campuses, eleven communities, five service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full-time, Sous Chef to join the Dining & Nutrition Services department.  As a member of Food Services management staff, Sous Chef works in conjunction with the Executive Chef. Assumes supervisory responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his/her absence. Assists the Executive Chef in training and development of other staff. Assists with catering of VIP Functions and staff dining when necessary. Responsible for the preparation of foods for patient's breakfast and noon time meals according to department standards. Responsible for maintaining high standards of quality food production, sanitation, and portion control using standardized recipes. Responsible for using appropriate quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements. Utilizes pre-preparation and batch cooking techniques. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Competencies:

• Provides training and development of other production personnel. 
• Cooks a variety of foods following standardized recipes and methods of preparation. 
• Follows menus provided making changes with the consent of the Executive Chef.
• Prepares the breakfast and noon meal. 
• Schedules food preparation so that all items are prepared in small batches continuously throughout the serving period. 
• Requisitions food and supplies for daily needs. 
• Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions eliminating waste and leftovers. 
• Supervises hot/cold production personnel. 
• Ensures sanitation of all food service equipment as it relates to: Food temperatures; Proper cooking and cooling techniques; Cutting board usage; Cleanliness of cooking conditions. 
• Assumes Executive Chef's supervisory responsibility on his/her scheduled days off and in his/her absence.
• Functions as Food Service Supervisor, assuming for full responsibility of this position, as need requires. 
• Assists with catering for VIP functions and employee dining as necessary. 

Schedule:  9am-5pm (hours may vary), Monday- Friday and Every other weekend.

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary Arts degree required.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:

• Discounted health insurance
• Dental Program
• Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Benefit plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Free meals for all employees
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience preparing meals as a sous chef or in a supervisory role.

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities ensuring optimal quality at point of service.
• Must be able to follow recipes.
• Follows all industry and regulatory agency procedures and requirements.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers