CHEF - SOUS (FULL TIME)
UHS
Summary
The Chef Sous position is responsible for the overall kitchen operation in accordance with the standard/prescribed procedures of the Dietary Department. Provides dietary services for patients, families and staff. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient's families, (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and coworkers.
Job description
Position Summary
The Chef Sous position is responsible for the overall kitchen operation in accordance with the standard/prescribed procedures of the Dietary Department. Provides dietary services for patients, families and staff. Maintains a professional demeanor in accordance with the service excellence standards while interacting with patients, patient's families, (including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) and coworkers.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Food Management / Culinary Services preferred
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a large Food Service facility coordinating large functions; some management experience preferred
- Food Handler's permit required upon hire
- Certified Chef preferred
- Current valid driver's license
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to coordinate large functions
- Good inter-personal skills, with ability to communicate effectively and record documentation legibly
- Quantitative/mathematical ability
- Understands volumes, weights, and measures
- Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft applications required
- Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Food Management / Culinary Services preferred
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a large Food Service facility coordinating large functions
- Some management experience preferred
- Food Handler's permit required upon hire
- Certified Chef preferred
- Current valid driver's license
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to coordinate large functions
- Good inter-personal skills, with ability to communicate effectively and record documentation legibly
- Quantitative/mathematical ability
- Understands volumes, weights, and measures
- Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft applications required
- Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.