Chef

Job Title: Chef

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000230260

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $36.35 - $48.29 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Assigns and directs work, manages staff OT and non-productive time. Ensures proper food handling, quality and presentation of tray-line product. Conducts regular meetings and monitors performance and coaches and counsels staff for positive outcomes. Works with Department Supervisors to ensure operational standards. Establishes a regular cleaning schedule for kitchen and equipment and monitors implementation.

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred: BA or higher from a culinary school

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift working at various times depending on catering and other schedules
• Monday through Friday and weekends and holidays as needed
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the quality of the food for the cafeteria and Good Day Café ensures proper handling and presentation of products.
• Monitors operation of equipment and sanitation to ensure compliance with State Regulations
• Reviews pricing periodically ensuring a positive cash return on sales.
• Assists the Operations Manager with the day-to-day operation of the cafeteria and Good Day Café, ensuring proper staffing levels, quality of products, operation of equipment and sanitation.
• Resolves customer complaints and follows up on customer suggestions for improvement.
• Manages staff OT and non-productive time
• In ensuring patient satisfaction, collaborates with Department Managers/Supervisors to resolve Tray-line operational issues (production, menu, communication and quality).
• Conducts regular patient visits. Documents visits, solves issues and communicates with Nurse Managers.
• Monitors Tray-line monthly operational indicators. Performs QA/PI as identified.
• Meets on a regular basis with Nurse Managers to resolve issues/ensure patient satisfaction with services provided by the Food and Nutrition Department.
• Conducts topical in-service on a regular basis, reviews production techniques. Ensures proper food handling, quality and presentation of tray-line product
• Checks Patient Tray-Line: Acts as shift Supervisor, covering call-outs and checks the patient tray-line in the absence of the Kitchen Supervisor as required.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer