Sous Chef

About the job

The Sous Chef prepares food for all areas of the department. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Prepares food for cafeteria, physicians and catered functions and other assigned duties
• Prepares bakery products as needed.
• Assists with preparation for food for room service or patient service line as needed
• Follows standardized menus when requested
• Handles the preparation of the food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Ensures that all BHS standards for kitchen sanitation, safety, and HACCP are adhered to at all times
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensures that all food served is appetizing in appearance
• Determines whether a product is prepared correctly and decides if it is to be served
• Discerns through vision (color perception) and taste the quality of prepared food items
• Demonstrates proficiency in the operation of all equipment used in the kitchen
• Understands and applies proper sanitation regulations to the daily operations of the department
• Checks temperature of prepared foods at various times during the day

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in culinary arts

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years’ cooking experience in restaurant or healthcare environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Restaurant cooking. Will substitute formal culinary education for experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Food Manager Certification from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District or ANSI Accredited Food Manager Certificate

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About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Westover Hills Baptist Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Career development and continuing education opportunities

• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2603025061
• Job Category: Support Services
• Posting Date: 2026-10-21
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Assignment Category: Full Time