Job Description

Head Chef - Patient Foodservice Operations

Posted Date 2 days ago (12/9/2019 4:44 PM) ID 2019-10067 Type Full Time Department 8320 Food & Nutrition FTE 1.00 Shift 1st, Days Job Location US-WA-Seattle New Grads? No

Overview

Join our award-winning team at UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. We're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are:

• The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award
• The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award
• This is the second consecutive year Northwest Hospital has achieved both the Spine Surgery Excellence Award and a ranking among the top 10 percent in the nation for spine surgery.
• The Stroke Care Excellence Award
• Winner of the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row, we’re also one of the safest places to get care – among the top 5% in the country.

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit community hospital, offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.

Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

As a UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

We’re interested in learning more about you and appreciate your taking the time to apply online. UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE

UW Medicine – Northwest Hospital and Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and directs culinary staff associated with patient menus and recipes including Room Service, House Menus, and Gero Psych Service and maintains all Hospitality Suite patient and retail foodservice recipe files. Manages ordering for department food, nonfood and smallwares supplies; oversees food production equipment maintenance program; establishes and monitors culinary staff cleaning plan in conjunction with Head Chef Retail and Catering Operations. General responsibilities include financial and resource management, personnel management, marketing and quality control in conjunction with the Head Chef of Retail Services & Catering Operations.

Qualifications

Education Background

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree (Culinary Arts, Food & Nutrition, or Food Service Management) required. Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition, or Food Service Management. Without degree in Culinary Arts, additional coursework and training for at least 1 year required for either degree.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Food safety certification (e.g., SERVSAFE® certification) preferred.
• Washington State Food worker’s permit required.

Special Training/Skills

• Requires demonstrated personal computer knowledge and skill including the ability to use spreadsheet applications and work processing programs.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of:
• Regulatory standards and regulations, preferably Joint Commission & Department of Health.
• HACCP standards and application.
• Industry standards (key result indicators).
• Food service operations and production systems, including patient food services and food presentation.
• Food purchasing and purchasing computer systems; vendor management and negotiations; product specifications.
• Marketing, customer service, revenue enhancement.

Work Experience

• Minimum of five years executive chef or food service management experience in a complex, multi-faceted food service operation required. Healthcare experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in purchasing required.

Physical Abilities

• For the efficient delivery of services to customers, this job requires sufficient English-language skills to understand and be understood when interacting with customers, visitors, patients, coworkers, and management.

Physical Demand Level: Medium

In an 8-hour workday, must be able to-

Lift / Carry

20 to 50 pounds occasionally

10 to 25 pounds frequently

up to 10 pounds constantly

As required, must be able to -

Sit, Stand, Walk, Bend, Squat, Kneel, Crawl, Climb and Reach above shoulders

Push and Pull

Perform fine motor functions

Must possess functional vision, hearing, and speech in order to communicate effectively with clients, client advocates, and staff.

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