Executive Sous Chef

About Forefront Healthcare

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, we help our partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Forefront Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and talented Executive Sous Chef to oversee and elevate the dining experience at our hospital facility in Sidney, MT. This is a leadership role responsible for the daily operation of food services, including both patient dining and retail food operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, prior experience in healthcare or similar high‑compliance environments, and the adaptability to thrive within an evolving team.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Support when you need it
• Company‑Provided Life Insurance:
  Peace of mind for you and your family
• 401K with Company Match:
  Plan for your future

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedule.
• Prepare, season, cook and serve for an assigned meal; ensure appropriate portioned servings according to portion control standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for patients as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Creatively collaborate with Dining Management on special events and menus.
• Monitor the temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steam table transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• In the absence of the Dietary Manager, checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered. Supervise and assist in the storage of supplies and food products.
• Determine the amount and type of food and supplies as required for daily menus.
• Notify the Dietary Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs.
• Report equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions to Dietary Manager.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Manager
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned by the Dietary Manager
• Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Attend and present in‑service educational programs.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Customer Service Oriented.
• Basic Food Preparation Knowledge.
• Sanitation and Safety Practices.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

• Must have the ability to coach others.
• Proven ability to coach and teach within the kitchen.
• Ability to lead a group of your peers.

Stands and walks continuously throughout the working day. Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment. Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be free from infection or diseases. Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish‑washing machines, and at steam tables.

Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

This is an hourly position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, some weekends, and some holidays.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Minimum of 1 year of food preparation and service experience.
• Manager Serv Safe certification required or must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of food handlers and safety regulations.
• Proven track record of integrity.
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