Chef | Patient Dietary Services

Community Hospice & Palliative Care • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Food and Beverage Manager, the Chef assists in oversight of the daily operations for Patient Food Services.

Requirements

• Must maintain a current food handler’s certificate.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of food service preparation/cooking experience.
• Basic food service techniques; Food service equipment and safety standards.
• Food service health requirements both state and local.
• Producing daily prescribed meals and baking goods.
• Reading and following menus and recipes in the English language.
• Computing basic mathematical calculations.
• Communicating both orally and in written English form.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, sets-up and provides quality service in all areas of food production for resident and staff meals in accordance with Community Hospice established standards and specifications.
• Delivers and return food carts to specified areas.
• Wash all dishes, cookware and carts pertaining to the patient foodservice and overall kitchen.
• Maintains organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment including all surfaces, floors, and garbage removal.
• Adheres to safe food handling procedures.
• Communicates with Food & Beverage Manager on day to day tasks and issues.
• Anticipates and meets the needs of the residents, if needed, and staff while maintaining the highest levels of customer service in the delivery of all food services.
• Maintains current resident census and diet requests and/or preferences.
• Distributes meal evaluation forms and provides feedback to the Food and Beverage Manager as requested.
• Checks e-mail daily to ensure timely patient information updates.
• Communicates well with all Hospice Staff/Guests.
• Ensures time clock procedures are followed and time checked.
• Float to all inpatient facilities when needed to cover staffing needs.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures set forth by Community Hospice and Palliative Care, and both local and state guidelines governing food service establishments.
• All other duties as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager.

Benefits

• full-benefits package, including 23 days PTO annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees