Chef

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX seeks a Chef to supervise all menu item preparation for the cafeteria, patient trays, catering and lounges. You will lead food production, sanitation, and purchasing, ensuring quality and safety standards across multiple service sites.

The role requires culinary certification, a supervisory background in food service, and Serve Safe certification. Hospital experience preferred with a focus on patient-centered dining and nutrition management.

Qualifications

• Culinary certification preferred.
• Three years of food service in a supervisory capacity.
• Serve Safe Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of all cafeteria, tray line, catering and physician lounge items.
• Train, orient and schedule staff for food production, sanitation and safety.
• Monitor performance and retrain staff as needed.
• Plan and evaluate normal and therapeutic food service for patients and staff.
• Maintain production records, QA data and improvement metrics.

Skills

Culinary skills

Supervisory experience

Serve Safe Certification

Education

Culinary Certification

Bachelor's in dietetics or food systems management

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Chef you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Chef where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Chef supervises the preparation of all menu items for the cafeteria, patient tray line, catering functions and physician lounges. Responsible for supervision of all food preparation, food service, sanitation of the kitchen, purchasing food and supplies.

• Trains/orients/schedules personnel for all aspects of food production, sanitation, and safety.
• Monitors employee performance and outcomes; retrains as needed.
• Responsible for clear definition of responsibilities within the dietary department and the management of personnel in an effective and productive manner.
• Plans, organizes and evaluates normal and therapeutic food service to patients and personnel, to include food production, cafeteria, tray line, safety and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrates, understands, and practices safe food handling techniques; including dating/labeling, time/temperature measurements, correcting critical control issues.
• Coordinates the acquisition of food items and functionally supervises the activities of food preparation, storage, and distribution to multiple meal services and multiple food service sites.
• Maintains food production records, quality assurance data, and performance improvement data as required by regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates excellent and timely problem-solving skills in handling patient, employee, and customer issues.

What qualifications you will need

• Culinary Certification preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of food service in a supervisory capacity
• Bachelor's in dietetics or food systems management preferred
• Serve Safe Certification

3 Years Experience Required

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed environment - perfect for providing the high-quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.

Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.