Executive Chef

YKHC Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA program

Retirement plan

Wellness center

Job summary

YKHC in Bethel, Alaska seeks an executive chef to train and manage all campus wide kitchen personnel across Hospital, Long Term Care, Future Hostel, Behavioral Health Units. You will supervise culinary activities, estimate food consumption, requisition supplies, and develop menus to meet nutrition and budget goals.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, 10+ years in food service, and a valid manager-level ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of food industry and/or culinary management experience.
• Technical, trade, or vocational school degree required; culinary degree preferred.
• Current manager level ServSafe certification.
• Ability to adapt regional traditional foods for patients and meet nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage campus-wide kitchen personnel across Hospital, Long Term Care, Future Hostel, Behavioral Health Units; supervise/coordinate culinary activities.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition/purchase food to maximize purchasing leverage.
• Select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes for consistent quality.
• Establish presentation techniques and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; ensure sanitation levels.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food cost control

Patient-centered service

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us! The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

The executive chef will train and manage all campus wide (Hospital, Long Term Care, Future Hostel, Behavioral Health Units) kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities; estimate food consumption, requisition and/or purchase food to maximize purchasing leverage; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation techniques and quality standards; plan and price menus; ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance; ensure proper safety and sanitation levels in kitchen areas. Prepare and cook special meals for select occasions and events. Maintain and continue to build partnerships for the USDA Donation Program. Receive, safely process and store donated foods for YKHC.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree. A culinary degree is preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 10 or more years of food industry and/or culinary management experience. You may substitute 1 additional year of experience for each year of education below the basic requirement above as long as you possess a high-school diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

Current manager level serve-safe certification.

Equipment/Tools/Word-Aids

• Knowledge in the use, handling and maintenance of food preparation utensils and equipment, kitchen small appliances and institutional size cooking appliances

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on patient and customer services is essential to success in this role.
• Must demonstrate the ability to adapt regional traditional foods for patients.
• Meet nutritional needs of patients by serving culturally relevant food.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises hospital kitchen personnel with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases.
• Provide oversight for all YKHC kitchens.

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum: 38.13

Employment Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

Hours Per Week: 40

FLSA Exempt: Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affir Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly. Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at [e-mail]

Join YKHC, a Tribal Health Organization serving 58 tribes in southwest Alaska. We offer comprehensive healthcare, from community clinics to a regional hospital, dental, behavioral health, and more. Come be part of our team!