Senior Cook/Chef

Job Description

Controls and monitors application and enhancement of food production programs following established policies and procedures for processing all department food needs to maintain budgeted, forecasted cost per meal. Supervises and assists subordinate personnel to comply with ARAMARK/HSS food production programs.

Verifies Primawebs food production numbers are being recorded. Verifies that recipes are followed correctly. Assists with modifications that are made to Food management programs as needed

Cooks or otherwise prepares food according to recipe. Portions cooked foods or gives instructions to workers as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.

Devises special dishes and develops recipes along with Production Manager. Recognizes and adopts the appropriate menus and recipes to the specific needs of the patient/resident population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient/resident population.

Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.
Identifies safety program with manager. Assists in in servicing of customer service associates
Ensures that sanitation procedures are followed in accordance to HACCP and State and City Regulations. Receives and examines food and supplies to ensure quality and quantity meet established standards (HACCP) and specifications.

Enforces nutrition and sanitation standards for unit and enforces systems and training programs to Ensure a safe work environment

Implements and monitors work flow using established department policies, systems and procedures to maintain standards for FTE levels, meals served per man hour worked and overtime.

Maintains good to excellent ratings on patient and customer satisfaction surveys in areas of food quality, appearance, taste and temperature.
Checks all stations for readiness before service times
Checks for food quality of prepped food items
Follows up to be sure that food temperatures are being taken at all stations
Assists Customer service associates when needed to be sure that all services are available for our customers. (i.e. Brew coffee, fill beverage machines, help with yogurt machine, stock with paper goods)

Assists manager in helping Implement and maintain food production specification, policies and procedures for cafeteria marketing and menu programs to ensure continued sales growth, budget food costs and customer satisfaction.
Ensures station food items are prepped correctly for daily menus/specials
Checks for appropriate signage
Monitors portion control closely
Monitors dining area for cleanliness (Tables and floors are maintained)
Catering Events are prepared, accurate, delivered on time and cleaned up.
Monitors daily waste using our authorized waste tracking system.
Assist cashiers with Daily cash outs at end of the shift. Ensuring that all monies match the daily sales sheet.

Demonstrates the necessary age-specific and cultural competencies in all treatment or contact with patients/families as outlined in the employee's CCMC Age Specific and Cultural Competencies document.
Trains all production staff to comply with CCMC and ARAMARK's standards of operation, client contract and within ARAMARK's Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with ARAMARK/HSS, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes.

Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.

Performs all other related duties.

Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for training servers on use of correct portions when cutting preparing and serving.

Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances

Assign daily work assignments to a food service team and oversees the completion of the tasks

Ability to multi tasks and complete daily tasks without supervision

KNOWLEDGE:
Management and leadership skills in addition to good planning and organization skills.

SKILLS:
Write letters, summaries and reports, using prescribed format and conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.

ABILITY TO:
Ability to maintain friendly, efficient, Spirit of Service attitude towards customers, co-workers and clients.
Communicate (both verbal and written) effectively with clients, customers of client and support staff.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, patients/residents and the general public. Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Work with confidential employee, client and ARAMARK information
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast past work environment
Capable of conducting and assessing kitchen inventory
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays
Experience with delegating tasks and maintaining fast speed of service
Must have Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergies in patient care.
Must be able to assemble patient trays with accuracy for dietary and allergy restrictions in patient care

Work Environment:

High level of interaction with hospital employees and visitors. Long periods of standing and walking.

- Exposure to heat and high humidity conditions, refrigerator conditions, and heated surfaces and cutting tools.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

Education Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required. Plus a minimum of 5 years' prior experience or Associate's degree or equivalent from 2-year College in Culinary, Hotel/Restaurant or Food Service related area of study.

Serve safe or equivalent safe food handling certification required however if not serve safe certified, must obtain within 3 months of employment and maintained thereafter.

Experience Required:

About Us

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.

At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

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