UPMC is currently looking for a Casual, Chef to work at our Senior Communities facilities!

　　Free onsite parking & reimbursed travel expenses!

　　Coordinate and assist with the activities of assigned personnel involved with preparation, service and clean-up of food for retail operations, patient service and/or catered events provided by the UPMC Food Service Department.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Coordinate all catering, retail and patient service kitchen food production activities including, but not limited to: determining quantities to be prepared; appropriate food production methods and recipe adherence; appropriate portioning, plate assembly and merchandising; distribution of products to all points of service; food protection and storage techniques; inspection of purchased raw materials/supplies; completion and accounting of food production records.

　　Perform quality accountability procedures both on an ongoing individual basis and in coordination with patient and non-patient managers/supervisors.

　　Monitor performance of catering kitchen equipment, notify Food Service Management of malfunctions, initiate corrective action.

　　Emphasize the importance of excellence in service guests and staff.

　　Assist with supervision of sanitary maintenance of kitchen, performs daily cleaning tasks.

　　Assist with human resource functions under the direction of Food Service Management.

　　Instruct and assist all kitchen food production staff in preparation of products.

　　Evaluate smell, taste, texture, temperature, appearance and recipe adherence of food produced.

　　Ensure adherence to standards in all phases of operation to include retail, patient service and catering.

　　HS diploma/GED required

　　Formal culinary training with cert./degree preferred

　　2 years quantity food prep. experience required

　　Must be willing to travel to different locations Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　Servsafe Certified

　　Act 34

　　OAPSA

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran