Food Service Lead

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Food Service Lead, you will play an important role in keeping our kitchen and dining operations running smoothly every day. In this position, you will help lead a team of food service workers, making sure that meals are prepared and served safely, on time, and with great customer care. You will help train team members, keep work areas clean and organized, manage food and supply inventory, and step in wherever you are needed to get the job done. You will also be a go-to person for solving everyday problems and making sure both patients and staff are well taken care of. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, take pride in your work, and like helping others succeed, this could be a great fit for you. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides leadership of culinary service staff in assigned areas while working as a member of the culinary service team. Assures that all quality, regulatory, menu and customer service standards are continuously met in the course of the group’s daily work.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Must possess the knowledge and abilities in culinary services normally acquired with one or more years of experience in similar food and customer service work.
Must have the ability to learn and operate computer software, email, and point of sale systems.
Must have excellent communication and customer service skills as well as the ability to use good judgment in resolving problems and handling employee conflicts.
Requires previous experience and/or education in a variety of food preparation techniques, and event cooking/meal planning where appropriate.
Must be able to inventory food and supplies, count money and perform mathematical calculations and possess the ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.
Must be able to operate all onsite food service equipment, including stoves, ovens, steam-jacketed kettles, tilt skillet, broiler, steam table, grill, deep fryer, slicer, Buffalo Chopper, mixer, food carts, dish racks, cleaning equipment and hazardous chemicals used in cleaning and sanitation. Office equipment such as computer, phone, fax/copying machine, and retail service equipment such as point of sale registers, beverage and ice cream dispensers, chaffing dishes, serving utensils.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Additional experience in cooking and customer service.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently and effectively leads and oversees daily service while working in various roles in Culinary Services. Uses good judgment to make appropriate decisions regarding daily work and staff needs. Appropriately communicates information to management as needed.
Maintains food handling and sanitation standards to meet licensing agency requirements. Reports potential violations and training needs to management.
Resolves customer problems and supports staff development in customer service skills. Trains others in work processes and the delivery of customer service.
Inventories food and supplies in assigned areas; determines ordering and food production quantities based upon established par levels and special needs. Works within budget and food cost guidelines. Resolves minor issues with vendors.
Prepares all food items as required by production forecasts and recipes.
Performs work in service areas and/or preparation areas at various work stations. Resolves minor problems with patient menus, trays and/or meal service.
Assists with cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas as needed. May provide training/direction/coordination of food services for catered events and perform billing reporting.
Participates in department meetings and training sessions.
Must be able to work independently while overseeing work of others in any or all areas of Culinary Service operations. This position communicates with and makes decisions for/with customers, visitors, patients, physicians, vendors, drivers, employees and management.