Sous Chef

Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Overview

The Sous Chef will take direction from the Executive Chef to create, implement menus, and concepts. The job of Sous Chef involves significant responsibility, including managing the operations of the kitchen in assistance with the Executive Chef. A Sous Chef must be able to lead other kitchen workers, remain organized, professional, and report vital information to the Executive Chef. If there are times when the Executive Chef is unable to work, the Sous Chef assumes all responsibilities normally assigned to the Executive Chef.
Qualifications

Certifications: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) within 3 months - Varies; ANSI Accredited Food Handler Training within 30 days - Varies, Education: Associate's Degree: Culinary Arts; Certificate of Completion: Culinary Arts, Work Experience: Relevant
Responsibilities

Quality Control

• Supports Executive Chef by managing, planning, and directing food preparation with the kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared properly.
• Ensures that food that leaves the kitchen is of the highest quality and will make patients and diners happy.
• Ensures that portions are correct and the food is plated in an attractive manner.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills by being familiar with all of the daily operations of the kitchen and must be able to perform any task in the kitchen if needed.
• Acts as the intermediary between the kitchen and the functions at hand, so strong leadership and communication abilities are a must.

Managing kitchen staff

• Ensures that all kitchen workers are performing at the level required by a professional kitchen.
• Coaches team members in the moment and supports leadership on investigations.
• Trains new team members and creating the schedule to ensure adequate staffing for the kitchen.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: .

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $18.58per hour - $30.1per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Keywords: Carle Health, Bloomington , Sous Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Peoria, Illinois

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