Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, responsible for preparing food items for patients, cafeteria and catering according to production schedule. Food is to be prepared in accordance with established menus, recipes and sanitary standards. May assume additional responsibilities in absence of Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Culinary arts training helpful.

• Two years of experience in food production required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions. Must have good knowledge of food production and the ability to closely follow recipes and make adjustments if required. Must be able to anticipate levels of doneness and gauge times accurately. A high degree of aesthetics in the preparation of food products is necessary. Must have knowledge of equipment, sanitation and quality control procedures. Must have good communication skills in both oral and written English; both are required to give directions and specific work assignments to Food Techs and to prepare production worksheet. Must understand principles of growth and development over patient’s life span as it impacts food needs. Commitment to Coworkers (Teamwork) – treats one another with courtesy, honesty, respect and cooperation. Develops effective working relationships within the department and with other departments. Attitude (of Service) – Has a positive attitude, adapts to change, and is customer focused, polite and helpful. Acknowledges and interacts with all customers/patients/staff to accomplish excellent customer service. Communication – Effectively communicates to solve problems and promote teamwork. Follows individual task description and technical understanding of job tasks. Follows procedures, directions, production sheets, recipes, cleaning lists, policy and procedures and any other assigned duties. Food Safety – Proper Food Handling – Understands and follow P&P for proper food and equipment temperatures, hand washing, gloves, hair restraint, food storage, labeling and dating, proper cooling and reheating and cleaning. Proper Care and Use of Equipment – Safely operates and cleans all equipment according to training. P&P per assigned shift. Sanitation – Cleans equipment and work area according to assigned shift. Time Management – Accomplishes job tasks in given time frames, ability to flex for workload (census). Problem Solving – Positive response to change. Identifies opportunities and provide possible solutions. Seeks way to improve performance.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran