Chef

Job: Chef *UNION POSITION*
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Wage Range: $17.40 - $26.37
Your Experience Matters:
Trios Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact in our local communities. As the Chef of Trios Health, you’ll work alongside our Lifepoint Health Support Center (HSC) team in embracing our vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
Job Summary:
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. Reports to: Director - Environmental FLSA: Non-exempt
How you'll contribute:
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.
Is knowledgeable of the daily specials and items offered in the café and for room service.
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.
Shall perform the following: Completes/reviews daily Catering schedule.
Assists with planning menus for Catering, patient menu’s, 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.
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.
Has comprehensive understanding of modified diets. Follows age specific guidelines.
Consults with Food & Nutrition Management or Dietitian as needed.
Trains other Food & Nutrition workers as needed. Other duties: Assist Food & Nutrition team members as requested and able.
Provide backup during breaks, vacations and illnesses.
Perform other duties as assigned
What we're looking for:
Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent Required
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.
Licenses:/ Certification Food Worker's Card Required
Minimum of 2-years related experience is required
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement:
“Trios Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Trios Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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Skills
Patient Care