Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.11 - $26.39
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Shift Differentials
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
St. Charles Health System is a respected healthcare provider dedicated to creating America's healthiest community through compassionate care and collaboration. As a high-volume healthcare institution, St. Charles Health System prides itself on delivering excellent food and beverage services that meet the diverse dietary needs of its patients and guests. The Food Services Department plays a key role within the system by providing patient room service, café offerings, and preparing nourishing meals that support patient recovery and community well-being. The department emphasizes accountability, caring, and teamwork as core values, aligning with the organization's mission to provide better health, better care, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have two years previous culinary experience or Associate's degree in related culinary field or culinary certificate with one year of culinary experience
- Must hold current Deschutes County Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- Preferred ServSafe Manager Certification
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Basic arithmetic skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Intermediate knowledge of food service routines, safety, and handling
- Basic to intermediate computer skills including email and MS Office
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Two years previous culinary experience or Associate's degree in related culinary field or culinary certificate with one year of culinary experience
- Current Deschutes County Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Food Handler Certification required
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment preferred
- Basic understanding of health codes and knife work
- Ability to use computer applications including email and MS Office
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work independently
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Job Duties
- Prepares food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment
- Follows recipe cards, production, portion, and presentation standards
- Prepares a wide variety of daily food items for patient room service and cafe using standard recipes
- Utilizes cooking techniques such as braising, roasting, sautéing, frying, and grilling
- Completes mise en place and sets up station for meal services
- Maintains clean and organized work areas including surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment
- Operates, maintains, and cleans standard kitchen equipment efficiently
- Dates and rotates food containers per health guidelines
- Checks pars, determines preparation needs, and sets up service lines
- Monitors inventory to reduce costs and maximize space utilization
- Returns unused food items to proper storage covering and dating perishables
- Assists in correcting food cost issues, controlling food waste and loss
- Monitors food quality and customer feedback
- Establishes strong communication with food service caregivers
- Accurately interprets weights, measures, and pricing
- Provides support to other food services areas as directed
- Supports organizational vision, mission, and values
- Promotes continuous improvement and safety
- Conducts work with professionalism and confidentiality
- Delivers customer service or patient care in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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