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Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Nutrition Services has two outstanding opportunities for Sous Chef Managers.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week)
• AM Shift
• PM Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UW Medicine's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.

Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Sous Chef Manager is responsible for coordinating, planning, developing, participating, and overseeing the food preparation and production process to meet the needs of staff, families, visitors, and patients of all ages and various diet needs. Ensure a safe and sanitary work environment and monitor proper food handling practices at all stages of the production process. Ensure a state of constant survey readiness by conforming to all requirements of our regulatory agencies. The sous chef manager also plays an integral role in implementing our safety and improvement efforts to reduce cost, while improving quality, safety, engagement, delivery, and efficiencies in our work. This position is also responsible for the management, supervision, and development of supervisors, kitchen production staff, as well ensuring and maintaining standards to ensure that all are in compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages all aspects of the culinary team and food service workers who work in the kitchen to support all functions of patient room service and retail operations.
• Develops budget and monitors/controls expenses to fit budget expectations.
• Improves department cost efficiency and productivity.
• Prioritizes work and resources to meet customer service expectations.
• Monitors and continuously improves service, product, processes and procedures.
• Participates with Director/Assistant Director in strategic goal-setting and development of new services; develops tactical project plans and implements the selected strategic goals and objectives; monitors and evaluates progress and makes necessary revisions to plans.
• Customer service, a clean and inviting public environment, partnership with retail and culinary leaders on the menu as well as the monitoring of quality and quantity control of food production, management of the POS system, retail sales trending, oversight of fiscal controls.
• Develop and revise core schedules based on lean principles; submit core plan to scheduling team per established deadlines; partner with scheduling team on PTO approvals and coverage for leaves per established accountability to assure stable operations.
• Supervise staff in daily operations. Lead operational and improvement huddles, conduct rounding and daily management system reviews, respond to escalations and safety issues.
• Supports staff engagement by removing barriers to work, coaching through problem solving processes, and empowering staff members to escalate issues and identify improvements.
• Responsible for hiring, completion of regular performance evaluations, performance improvement, counseling employees, developing staff, and as appropriate, utilizing the disciplinary process and recommending termination of staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree

Type of experience required:

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a large production food service environment
• (5) years of supervisory or management experience in food service and/or retail environment
• Experience leading a team; Experience coaching and training
• Education and/or experience in the development and implementation of staff programs
• Experience in quality improvement or quality assurance activities
• Experience with monitoring systems to ensure regulatory requirements are met (examples, OSHA, DNV, DOH, Joint Commission)
• Experience practicing whole foods cooking; Experience with nutrition and diet related terminology
• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent years of Head Chef work experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for formal education requirements)

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$108,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$156,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.