Serenity Sous Chef; Los Angeles, CA - Sunset Blvd

Serenity Executive Chef (Los Angeles, CA - Sunset Blvd.)

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the daily culinary operations of the Surgery Recovery Wing, ensuring the preparation and delivery of high-quality, nutritionally appropriate meals that support patient healing and recovery. This role maintains strict compliance with healthcare food safety standards, therapeutic diet requirements, and sanitation regulations while promoting a culture of service excellence and teamwork.

• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing daily meal production for patients, physicians, and staff.
• Ensure all meals comply with prescribed therapeutic diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, renal, cardiac, clear/full liquid).
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
• Modify menus as directed by Registered Dietitians or clinical staff.

• Ensure meals are prepared and delivered in a timely manner according to recovery schedules.
• Support individualized patient dietary needs and restrictions.
• Respond promptly to special meal requests or dietary adjustments.
• Promote a positive, healing-focused dining experience.

• Maintain strict adherence to HACCP guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with local health department regulations, CMS standards (if applicable), and facility policies.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage procedures, and sanitation practices.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety.

• Supervise culinary staff during assigned shifts.
• Train and mentor cooks and food service associates.
• Enforce workplace professionalism and safety standards.
• Assist in performance management and coaching.

• Assist with inventory management and ordering.
• Monitor food waste and implement cost-control measures.
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of all food items.
• Support budgetary goals and efficient resource utilization.

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary experience; healthcare or institutional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and medical nutrition guidelines strongly preferred.
• Serv Safe Certification or equivalent food safety certification required.
• Strong understanding of sanitation, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability healthcare environment.

• Knowledge of medical dietary restrictions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Leadership and team development
• High attention to detail
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (HIPAA awareness)

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot and cold kitchen environments.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as required.

This position operates within a healthcare setting and requires adherence to infection control protocols, sanitation standards, and patient privacy regulations. Professional conduct and collaboration with clinical teams are essential.

Department:
Kitchen

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position