Chef

Responsible for daily operations of the Borden Cottage food services while on shift, including food and beverage stocking, cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen area, and preparing meals to provide five-star quality cuisine for our clients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in collaboration with the Executive Chef to prepare five-star quality meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from an established menu selection.
• Assists Executive Chef in providing five-star quality meals with an exceptional attention to detail, ingredient sourcing, respect for seasons, careful executive and high level of originality and style. Menus will include USDA meats, fish and seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables brought in daily.
• Operates in full accordance with laws, regulations, and standards pertaining to the program services. Adheres to all expectations outlined in the infection control policy and procedure manual.
• Adheres to the kitchen budget, as established by the Executive Chef. Responsible for food purchasing.
• Responsible for preparing, warming and presenting five-star quality meals. The Chef serves the food and is responsible for cleaning up the kitchen area and assuring all items are properly sanitized between meals. Assures the appropriate, safe temperature of the food is maintained during prep and when served. The Chef will maintain food content and date labeling of all food storage areas, refrigerators and freezers, to assure product freshness and minimal spoilage.
• Maintains daily meal records in ninety-day intervals and can produce these records upon requested.
• Willingness to explore and execute opportunities for patient culinary experiences.
• Attends monthly kitchen staff meetings scheduled by the Executive Chef.
• All Borden Cottage team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions.
• Reports directly to Executive Chef or Designee.

Requirements: Culinary Degree preferred; 3 or more years of experience in restaurant, hotel or catering required, preferably in an upscale, high-end setting. Certification in nutrition a bonus! Must be available to work every Sunday, 10-hour shift, and every Tuesday, 6-hour shift. Additional hours available.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Requires exceptional culinary skills and execution of five-star quality cuisine. Requires excellent communication skills.

• Knowledge of operation of all kitchen equipment and able to identify maintenance needs.
• Works well in a team setting.
• Maintains patient privacy and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.

Working Conditions:

Schedule is every Sunday and every Tuesday afternoon/evening, with additional hours available if coverage needs arise. Work includes standing for long periods of time; accessing the second-floor kitchen storage area regularly; and some lifting may be required. Must be willing to participate in all aspects of food services including cleaning and dishwashing, as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24