Chef
MemorialCare•Laguna Hills, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Chef will prepare or direct in the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. In coordination with the supervisor the Chef will oversee the Kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for all staff. In addition, this role will support food preparation for the main hospital cafeteria, doctors dining room, special event caterings, and patients. Lastly, this role is responsible for the planning and coordination of food items according to standardized recipes.
Requirements
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Chef in either a restaurant, hospital or school system, preparing large quantities of food
- Servsafe or Food Handlers Certificate
Nice To Haves
- Catering experience preferred
- Culinary school training with certificate or A.A. Degree in Culinary Arts with understanding of production, food quantities, recipe modification preferred
Responsibilities
- Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
- Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
- Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
- Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
- Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
- Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products.
- Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
- Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Ability to be at work and be on time.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
- Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Benefits
- high quality health insurance plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
