Sous Chef - Now Hiring

Description:

Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high quality standards and sanitation procedures. Location: Boone, NC

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus

· Provide PCU staff & patients with patient menu options weekly

· Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences, and in compliance with special diets

· Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations

· Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure

· Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours

· Check and record required documentation logs

· Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions

· Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors

· Transport meals to other locations as needed

· Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census

· Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy

· Plan & execute catering requests as needed

· Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Excellent computer skills

· Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy

· Excellent telephone skills

· Knowledge of therapeutic diets & guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

§ High School Diploma Required

Experience:

§ Working knowledge of health care food service preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):

§ ServSafe will be required within 6 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

§ Walking, standing, sitting, driving

§ Hand dexterity to include writing; typing; filing records

§ Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

§ Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

§ Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license

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