Company Overview
As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, integrated healthcare organizations, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the individuals and communities we serve. Our commitment is driven by leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.
BJC HealthCare’s network of hospitals has a rich history spanning decades, providing exceptional care to patients and families throughout Missouri and Illinois. Through cutting-edge innovation, collaboration, and a passion for empowering healthier lifestyles, we ensure that our services are accessible to all who need them. When it comes to your health, we believe you deserve nothing less than extraordinary care.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Responsible for a variety of food service production tasks, including preparing hot and cold foods for patient services, retail, and catering operations, while adhering to all dietary guidelines. Ensures proper food handling and storage in compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients by cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, pureeing, marinating, and more. This includes washing, peeling, and seeding fruits and vegetables, as well as weighing and measuring ingredients.
- Follow standardized recipes, using various cooking methods such as sautéing, broiling, braising, blanching, baking, grilling, deep-frying, and steaming with institutional kitchen equipment, while maintaining food quality and proper serving temperatures.
- Properly chill and store food in designated areas, following labeling, dating, food safety protocols, and rotation procedures, while completing food safety quality control logs.
- Ensure compliance with special dietary requirements, including nutritional restrictions, allergens, modified textures, and other dietary needs.
- Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, cleaning kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas regularly.
Experience & Education
Minimum Requirements
- No prior experience required
Preferred Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: Up to 2 years in a similar role
- Certifications: ServSafe Certification
Benefits & Total Rewards
At BJC, we are committed to supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available starting the first day of the month following your hire date
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Pension Plan and 403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) with BJC match
- Tuition assistance available from day one
- Access to the BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
- Adoption assistance program
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