**Introduction** Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Sous Chef with HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! **Benefits** HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential! **Job Summary and Qualifications** We are seeking a Sous Chef oversees the cooks and is responsible for food preparation of the food service operation including quality/taste food being delivered to patients, cafeteria and catering. What will you do in this role? + Ensures department is achieving standards / goals + Provides for staff training and development (competency) + Assists chef in training and developing cooks + Assists chef in performing timely, accurate employee performance appraisals + Ensures equipment is repaired in a timely manner. + Demonstrates management and leadership skills + Gives instructions professionally and effectively to employees. + Completes projects timely + Ensures employees practice safety techniques and incident reports are completed in a timely manner. + Achieves effective sanitation and infection control techniques - consistently meets JCAHO, State and City Health Department inspection requirements + Recommends and makes changes for improvement within the department + Ensures staff follows hospital and departmental policies. Administers appropriate discipline when necessary. + Maintains/enhances employee morale through suggestions and action + Works with Nutritional Service Manager on ordering. + Working in conjunction with chef on developing quality patient menus/recipes + Working in conjunction with chef on developing quality café menus/recipes + Working in conjunction with chef on developing quality catering menus/recipes + Achieves strong staff engagement + Achieves strong patient satisfaction + Assists in departmental and hospital PI programs. + Investigates and responds to issues/problems and provides follow-up and resolution to the chef on a timely basis + Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the department. + Supports hospital/departmental policies. + Achieves personal development through education + Maintains a cooperative working relationship and shares necessary information (including the uses of computer) with Department Management Team (Director, Chief Clinical Dietitian, and supervisors.) + Performs other related functions as assigned What qualifications will you need? + High School Graduate / GED + 3 to 5 years related experience + Ability to organize, follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills **About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital** HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening **Spring 2026** , is a **90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility** offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a **30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit** . As part of **HCA Florida Healthcare** and the broader **HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites** , we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community. **Key Specialties** + **Emergency Medicine** – Comprehensive emergency care services + **Orthopedic Surgery** – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions + **Spine Surgery** – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries + **General Surgery** – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions + **Minimally Invasive Surgery** – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications + **Inpatient Rehabilitation** – 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery **Why Join Us** + Be part of a **brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital** opening in Spring 2026 + Work with **cutting-edge technology** and innovative surgical techniques + Join a **collaborative, patient-centered team** committed to excellence + Access **career growth opportunities** within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network + Make a difference in the **Gainesville community** while advancing your career Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Gainesville. **Apply now and become part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s mission to improve more lives in more ways** **.** "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Sous Chef opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.