Description
We are seeking a skilled Chef Leader to join our team at Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center.
As a Chef Leader, you will be responsible for the operations and management of a specialized food service production area within the facility. You will provide oversight of food production, coordinate with other production areas, and lead a team of culinary professionals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing and adhering to system recipes and menus to ensure food quality and appearance standards
- Coordinating procurement and inventory of food products, and ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines
- Managing chef and cook staffing models, and contributing to decisions related to facility capital equipment needs
- Ensuring adherence to Joint Commission standards related to kitchen operations and food production safety
- Implementing system standards for food preparations, equipment use, kitchen safety, and culinary skill requirements
- Staying current with new products, recipes, and trends, and introducing them to the Executive Chefs and NS Leadership team
- Working with the department leadership team to develop Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plans
- Advising and guiding the utilization of departmental computer-based menu and production management systems
- Providing culinary skills education to chefs and cooks
- Directing reports, including culinary leadership roles such as Sous Chefs and Shift Coordinators
- Facilitating human resources functions, including hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, conflict resolution, and termination
- Participating in rounding with patients, customers, and/or guests
- Attending and participating in large-scale catered events
Requirements:
- Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification
- Demonstrated business and financial skills in the restaurant or healthcare foodservice industry
- Demonstrated creative and appealing recipe and menu development skills and culinary skills
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
- Associates degree in Culinary Arts or three years of culinary leadership experience
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance
- Generous benefits package to foster a sustainable culture of wellness
Salary: $26.17 - $40.40 per hour