Manager and Executive Chef

Dignity Health; Stockton; On-site; CAD 81,907 - 121,834; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Manager and Executive Chef for its Stockton location to oversee culinary and nutrition services. The role involves maintaining operational standards and ensuring regulatory compliance while enhancing patient satisfaction.

With a history dating back to 1899, Dignity Health – St. Joseph's Medical Center is a renowned acute care hospital. Qualified candidates should possess leadership experience, relevant culinary education, and necessary certifications in food safety.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $43.10 - $64.11 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of leadership experience in culinary settings.
• Certification as Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian required within 24 months.
• High School Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain culinary and nutrition services and operational needs.
• Create and ensure patient and retail service standards.
• Conduct sanitation and performance audits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary Education

Food Safety Certifications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AA Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Manager and Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining and administering culinary and nutrition services, and to provide for the operational needs of staff members.

Essential Functions (Include but not limited to)

• Assists with creating patient and retail service standards, and ensuring they are met.
• Conducts sanitation audits and performance audits on a consistent basis per determined departmental frequencies.
• Follows purchasing agreements and compliance goals set forth by departmental/Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program leadership.
• Directs all patient non-interactive positions (i.e. storeroom clerk, cooks, etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and infection control practices.
• Maintains communication with staff and customers regarding the level of services they receive from FNS staff, and promotes patient satisfaction with nutritional services.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required with two (2) years of leadership experience OR three (3) years of equivalent combination of culinary education and culinary experience required.
• AA Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management preferred. Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Licensure

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian within 24 months of hire
• Current certification as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager.
• Current ServSafe Allergen certification, within 60 days of hire.
• Current Food Handlers Permit (FHP) within 30 days of hire.
• Current ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

Pay Range

$43.10 - $64.11 /hour