**Job Description:** Supervises staff and provides culinary expertise in food preparation service, assuring proper production techniques, portion control and plating standards are applied according to menu, recipe, and department standards. **Posting Details** + **Shift:** **Will work with the Executive Chef to determine schedule of 40 hour per week. This may include weekends and holidays based on department staffing and needs. On-site work needed, currently no on-call requirements** + **Full Time 40 hrs/weekly** **Scope** + Assists in the daily operations for food preparation and food service operations to ensure associates have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines. May include arranging for and covering staffing needs. Manager/supervisor duties as assigned. + Assists in the preparation, portioning, garnishing, presentation and safe storage of food. + Utilizes Food Management Systems to track food consumption in order to purchase the appropriate amount of ingredients for preparation and provides recipe standards for each meal. + Ensures that kitchen, equipment and storage facilities are sanitary, neat and organized. + Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate resources when necessary. + Leads by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate. + Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as department policies and procedures (e.g. quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel). + Establishes a safe work environment for employees by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance. + Ensures department compliance with all food safety standards and Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. + Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to employees. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + Serv- Safe Certification to be obtained within 3 months on the job is required **Preferred** + High school diploma or equivalent is preferred Two (2) year Associates degree from an accredited Culinary school is preferred + Four (4) years of high volume cooking, Two (2) years in a culinary leadership role is preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. 2. Must be able to demonstrate culinary ability. 3. Working knowledge of professional food safety. **Physical Requirements:** Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.- and -Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.- and -See and read computer monitors and documents.- and -Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.- and -May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching. **Location:** St. Marys Regional Hospital **Work City:** Grand Junction **Work State:** Colorado **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $21.17 - $31.13 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.