Chef

Lifepoint Health • Kennewick, WA

1d • $17 - $26

About The Position

A Chef, under the direct supervision of the Food & Nutrition Supervisor, will prepare, season and cook food for hospital patients, staff, visitors and catered events as well as other related tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Food Worker's Card Required
• Minimum of 2-years related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Understands moderately complex culinary terminology.
• Foods are cooked according to sanitation and safety regulations.
• Documents requiring temperature taking are filled out appropriately on a daily basis.
• Accepts 100% responsibility of quality of products prepared/served.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills on a daily basis.
• Is knowledgeable of the daily specials and items offered in the café and for room service.
• Understands and practices Values and Actions.
• Exemplifies the concept of a team player.
• Demonstrates an attitude of respect towards fellow employees.
• Promotes conflict resolution.
• Properly handles the flow of food utilizing proper sanitation and safety requirements through each stage of the flow of food: receiving, storage, rotation, labeling, preparation, cooking, cooling/reheating and holding/serving.
• Stocks, maintains and produces sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains work area in a clean, neat and organized manner using proper sanitation methods.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule, as well as additional cleaning tasks within reason as assigned by management.
• Practices according to appropriate safety regulations at all times.
• Preps, bakes and presents desserts as assigned.
• Bakery items are attractive, good tasting and marketed appropriately.
• Taste panels, recipe testing, etc.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Completes/reviews daily Catering schedule.
• Adapts as needed to last minute Catering changes.
• Completes daily prep schedule.
• Assists with planning menus for Catering, patient menus, and retail offerings.
• Regularly provides and shares with management, innovative menu ideas and recipes to incorporate into menus.
• Prepares patient and customer foods to the appropriate serving temperature meeting deadlines for patient services, café services, and catering documenting related temperatures appropriately.
• Maintains appropriate quantities of hot foods during meal times.
• Prepares specials and assigned foods in a timely manner daily.
• Preps for following day and weekends setting up next shift for success.
• Assists other areas as needed.
• Maintains recipe files as instructed per management.
• Regularly provides and shares with management innovative ideas to promote efficiency and LEAN processes throughout departmental operations.
• Assists with ordering, receiving, and storage as needed.
• Prepares food to Patient menu accurately and served attractively using garnishes.
• Maintains proper portion control.
• Has comprehensive understanding of modified diets.
• Follows age specific guidelines.
• Stays on work schedule and works quickly for maximum turnover of customer demonstrating accuracy in daily functions.
• Completes daily back-up schedule.
• Consults with Food & Nutrition Management or Dietitian as needed.
• Follows daily work flow processes.
• Trains other Food & Nutrition workers as needed.
• Assist Food & Nutrition team members as requested and able.
• Provide backup during breaks, vacations and illnesses.
• Performs all other duties as assigned with a positive can-do attitude.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees