Chef at Lifepoint Health

Trios Health

Job Title: Chef

Job Type: PRN (as needed)

Wage Range: 17.40-26.37

Reports to: Director - Environmental

FLSA: Non-exempt

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Trios Health, anchored by Trios Southridge Hospital, offers a lifetime of care across a broad spectrum of healthcare specialties and services. In fact, we've built what has become one of Eastern Washington's largest multi-specialty medical groups.

Where We Are

Positioned in the heart of Washington wine and agriculture country, the Tri-Cities area is known for a plethora of sunshine and four predominantly mild seasons. The three major rivers, multiple nearby mountain ranges, and beautiful sun-soaked valleys offer endless natural beauty and year-round outdoor recreational opportunities.

Why Choose Us

• 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
• And much more...
  
  

Position 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  
  

Required Skills

• 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 Work Experience

• Minimum of 2-years related experience is required.
  
  

Essential Functions

Areas of Focus

• Patient Services
• Retail/Catering production and service
• Catering/Prep production and service
  
  

Core 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.
  
  

Food Safety and Sanitation

• 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.
  
  

Dessert and Bakery

• Preps, bakes and presents desserts as assigned.
• Bakery items are attractive, good tasting and marketed appropriately.
• Taste panels, recipe testing, etc.
  
  

Regulatory and Menu Planning

• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Shall perform the following:
• 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.
  

Meal Preparation and Timing

• 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.
  
  

Administrative and Operational Support

• 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.
  
  

Patient-Focused Meal Service

• 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.
  
  

Efficiency and Team Contribution

• 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.
  
  

Other Duties

• 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.
  
  

EEOC Statement

Trios Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.