Sous Chef - Children's Hospital Helena, MT | 2755 Colonial Dr. $25-$30/hour | Full-Time Mainly Wednesday-Sunday | 9 AM-6 PM Schedule may vary based on staffing and operational needs. Are you a passionate culinary professional who loves great food, leadership, and making a difference? Join Thomas Cuisine as a Sous Chef and help create nutritious, thoughtfully prepared meals for young patients, families, and healthcare staff. This is more than a kitchen leadership role - your food can be part of someone's healing journey. What You'll Do Lead and support daily kitchen operations and food production Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that meet a variety of dietary needs, including low-sodium, diabetic, and allergen-sensitive diets Supervise food preparation, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, presentation, and portion control Lead, train, and mentor cooks, prep staff, and kitchen assistants Partner with dietitians and nutrition professionals to support patient-specific dietary needs Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance Assist with inventory, ordering, food storage, and waste reduction Work with the Executive Chef on menu planning, quality, and budget management Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative team environment What You'll Bring 3-5 years of culinary experience, preferably in healthcare, institutional, or high-volume food service Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience Experience leading and developing a culinary team Knowledge of modified diets, nutrition, and dietary restrictions ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handler's Card Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as operational needs require Ability to pass a background check and drug screen Ability to provide documentation for work authorization; Thomas Cuisine participates in E-Verify Why Thomas Cuisine? We believe food has the power to nourish, connect, and heal. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in scratch-made cuisine, genuine service, and creating meaningful experiences through food.

We offer:

Paid Time Off Paid Parental & Baby Bonding Leave Paid Bereavement & Elder Care Leave Holiday Premium Pay Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage HSA with Company Match & FSA 401(k) with Company Match Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Wellness Programs & Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for Growth A supportive and collaborative work environment Ready to Make an Impact? If you're an experienced culinary leader who wants to use your skills to make a meaningful difference through food, we'd love to hear from you! Join Thomas Cuisine. REAL Food | Genuine Service |

Enduring Relationships Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you comfortable with the compensation range offered for this position? The hiring process includes a drug screen, background check, and tuberculosis testing. Are you willing to undergo these pre-employment checks? Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship? Please note that we use E-Verify to complete the Form I-9 process, which verifies... Can you confirm your availability for weekends and holidays, given that our healthcare facility operates 365 days a year? Do you currently hold a ServSafe or other food safety certification?

Location:

Helena, MT 59601 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person