UMPC is hiring a full-time Chef for their Coudersport location, Cole Memorial Hospital. This position works 7:00am to 4:00pm with every other weekend and a holiday rotation. **Purpose:** 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, and initiate corrective action + Emphasize the importance of excellence in service to guests and staff + Assist with supervision of sanitary maintenance of kitchen, performing 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, including retail, patient service, and catering + HS diploma/GED required + Formal culinary training with cert./degree preferred + 2 years of large group professional cooking experience **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Act 34 + OAPSA **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**