Sous Chef, Full-Time

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Under the supervision of Food Services management, responsible within Food and Nutrition Services to assist in the coordination of department development as well as with planning, organizing, staffing and supporting the direction of operations and personnel in the kitchen, cafeteria, catering, Patient Call Center and Patient Room Service. In collaboration with all leadership, a combination of core and secondary responsibilities are achieved in order to provide continuous excellent service to Mercy patients, guests and co-workers. Supervisor performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsible for the production of hot food for patient meals, café, and catering events. Adjustments to production should include the capability of converting recipes and cooking skills during preparation to produce quality product.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certifications:
  • Jefferson: Food Handlers within 90 days of hire.
  •  St. Louis/South: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire. 
  • Springfield: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire. 
  • Washington: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire.
• Other:
  • The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job.
  • Most physical demands are below, plus: Minimal: kneeling or crouching, carrying of < 20 lbs, Push/pull < 12 lbs force, pinch grip, data entry Occasional: balancing on slippery surfacesContinuous: gripping < 30 lbs, hand coordination
• Additional Job Responsibilites
  • • Demonstrates proficiency in preparing food from standard recipes for regular and modified diets. Responsible to train cooks to be competent in this area as well.
    • Assists with recipe development, assess appearance, taste and texture of foods and makes appropriate corrections. Responsible for outcome of quality meals.
    • Responsible for equipment maintenance and the planning for future construction of kitchen equipment upgrades.
    • Controls food waste and identifies opportunities for improvement of food/labor costs.
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• Preferred Education: Associates Degree or above.
• Preferred Experience: 2 years experience in food service, acute care, or hospitality setting.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Washington: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.