Our Ronald Reagan Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time Sous Chef to join the Department of Nutrition. You will be responsible for all production and culinary support necessary for patient care, retail, catering, and special events at our Hospital. Primary duties include:
- Development and implementation of upscale, culturally diverse menus and recipes
- Supervision of production supervisors and staff
- Scheduling, training in food prep duties, quality assurance, audits, and portion control
- Responsible for cost control, requisitioning, and proper storage of food items
- Overseeing of all sanitation, safety procedures, adherence to all policies
Salary range: $28.30/hr - $54.74/hr
Qualifications
California Driver’s License (DMV Pull) and active ServSafe certification.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in food preparation/kitchen management, plus 1 year of supervisory experience.
Proficient in English for understanding policies, writing reports, and clear staff communication.
Capable of supervising, delegating, disciplining, and evaluating food service staff.
Skilled in upscale and ethnic cuisine, dietary modifications, and basic culinary techniques.
Ability to create, standardize, and oversee diverse recipes.
Competent in leading and developing teams with measurable improvement programs.
Proficient in food management systems, memo/report generation, and basic math for cost calculations.
Able to work independently and resolve issues effectively.
Familiar with and compliant with JCAHO, HACCP, University, and Hospital policies.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.