Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Career development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Beacon Health System is a comprehensive healthcare organization dedicated to providing outstanding care, inspiring health, and connecting with heart. It operates multiple campuses and facilities, offering a wide range of medical services to the community. Beacon Health System emphasizes a strong mission driven by values of trust, respect, integrity, and compassion, ensuring a patient-centered approach across all departments and patient interactions. The nutritional services division plays a critical role in supporting patient health and wellness through thoughtful and specialized food preparation and delivery. The organization fosters a work environment that values teamwork, innovation, and accountability, while emphasizing continuous learning and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 17 years of age
- Ability to work over hot cooking surfaces and handle cooked food in hot oil
- Physical stamina to remain on feet for the entire working day
- Ability to stoop, reach for and lift equipment
- Ability to maintain license, certification or registration in good standing
- Completion of mandatory education and annual competencies
- Ability to attend and participate in department meetings
- Commitment to universal precautions and protective equipment use
- Adherence to regulatory agency requirements and organizational policies
- Availability to work overtime and additional shifts when required
- Completion of employee health requirements
- Current BCLS (CPR) certification if direct patient care provider
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Completion of accredited culinary/cooking program preferred
- Certification from American Culinary Federation preferred
- Minimum of one year of ala carte preparation experience in restaurant, hotel or similar setting
- Expertise in broil, saute, saucier, or garde manger techniques
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to make simple calculations
- Interpersonal and hospitality skills to work cooperatively and serve the public
Job Duties
- Prepare multiple hot and cold food orders simultaneously according to production schedules and menus
- Ensure exceptional food quality and consistency and attractive food presentation
- Prepare and season foods according to nutritional guidelines
- Use standardized recipes, proper portioning, sanitation and food handling techniques
- Complete advanced planning and proper preparation of food items to eliminate waste
- Deliver prepared food to proper area at proper time during serving
- Assemble plates for patient meals
- Maintain clean, sanitary and safe work area
- Communicate equipment and food supply issues to management
- Complete accurate production records for each meal
- Participate in quality control and improvement plans
- Train other staff on advanced cooking techniques
- Collaborate with Chef Manager and dietitians on menus, recipes and diet compliance
- Attend Serve Safe Food Handling courses every 5 years
- Complete other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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