Assistant Chef Manager, Hospital Food Service

Life Care Centers of America; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Littleton, CO seeks a Chef to assist the Food and Nutrition Manager, preparing quality meals for patients in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires graduation from an ACF program or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or post-acute care food service experience, with the ability to prepare large quantities and support the line on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved American Culinary Federation (ACF) culinary program or have completed another recognized culinary institution
• One (1) year experience in hospital or post acute care food service
• Experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities

Responsibilities

• Ensure food service staff are trained in cooking and presentation skills to enhance presentation and quality of food served to patients
• Prepare and serve meals that are appetizing in both taste and appearance, and appropriate for each patient
• Knowledgeable of ordered diets (i.e., NCS, NAS, 1800 ADA) as well as food consistency
• Cater events as requested
• Utilize production tools and recipes provided to prepare meals and snacks
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Teamwork

Education

ACF culinary program

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Littleton, CO seeks a Chef to assist the Food and Nutrition Manager, preparing quality meals for patients in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires graduation from an ACF program or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or post-acute care food service experience, with the ability to prepare large quantities and support the line on evenings and weekends.