Chef - Dietary

Sherman Oaks Hospital•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sherman Oaks Hospital is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care, providing 24/7 emergency care and a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. Sherman Oaks Hospital has been nationally recognized multiple times as a "100 Top Hospital" by Fortune/Merative, holds an "A" grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, and Patient Safety Excellence recognition from Healthgrades. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Sherman Oaks Hospital's dedicated team of professionals are committed to core values of quality, compassion, and community, and is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team. This is a fast-paced work environment where you can take pride in serving an underserved community.

Requirements

Five years in healthcare food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience.
Food Safety Certification from an accredited organization and maintain current.
County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Nice To Haves

Two years supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.

Responsibilities

Establishes and oversees production practices to provide quality food service for patients, cafeteria visitors, physician dining and catered events.
Provides staff education and development in the areas of culinary skills, food handling and sanitation practices.
Supervises production employees as well as food service workers to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies.