Food Services - Chef

Company: Trios Health
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description

• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Understands basic cooking terminology.
• Foods are cooked according to sanitation and safety regulations.
  • Takes and records food temperatures as applicable.
    • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills on a daily basis.
    • Understands and practices Values and Actions.
      • Exemplifies the concept of a team player.
      • Demonstrates an attitude of respect towards fellow employees.
      • Promotes conflict resolution.
        • Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner using proper sanitation methods.
          • Completes daily cleaning schedule.
            • Bakes and wrap desserts for the Ivy Café and Espresso Bar.
              • Bakery items are attractive, good tasting and sellable.
                • Maintains current Food Service Handler permit.
                  • Adheres to dress code.
                    • Practices good hygiene and is neat in appearance.
                    • Wears identification while on duty.
                      • Maintains good attendance record and dependability.
                        • Follows KGH's absenteeism and tardiness policy.
                        • Schedules vacations at least two weeks in advance.
                        • Clocks in and out on a daily basis using the Time Call System.
                          • Attends department staff meetings per department standards.
                            • Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
                            • Maintains regulatory requirements.
                              • Completes annual education requirements.
                              • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
                              • Adheres to safety practices outlined in departmental procedures when using equipment.
                                • Washes dishes according to approved method outlined in departmental procedures.
                                  • Puts away dishes following approved method outlined in departments procedures.
                                    • May perform the following:
                                      • Effectively demonstrates ability to perform multi tasks in a busy work environment.
                                        • Completes daily Catering
                                        • Adapts as needed to last minute Catering
                                        • Completes daily prep schedule.
                                        • Assists with planning menus for Catering.
                                        • Assists Espresso Person with stocking as time permits.
                                        • Prepares Ivy Café food so that all foods are at the appropriate serving temperature at least 5 minutes prior to serving time.
                                          • Maintains appropriate quantities of hot foods during meal times.
                                          • Replenishes hot foods in the Ivy Café as needed.
                                          • Has food prepped and ready to heat and or cook for the dinner meal in the Ivy Café.
                                          • Preps for following day and weekends.
                                          • Assists in Ivy Café as time permits.
                                          • Maintains HACCP recipe file for Ivy Café.
                                          • Assists in developing new menu ideas for Ivy Café.
                                          • May provide backup for ordering and banking duties.
                                          • Prepares food to ensure that menu is accurate and served attractively using garnishes.
                                            • Maintains proper portion control.
                                            • Has basic understanding of diets.
                                            • Follows age specific guidelines.
                                            • 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 Supervisor, Director or Dietitian as needed.
                                            • Prepares Catering food so that all foods are at the appropriate serving temperature at least 5 minutes prior to delivery.
                                            • Knowledgeable of "Cbord" computer software.
                                              • 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.*This is designated as a safety-sensitive position*

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