Executive Chef

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); United States; On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing training

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) is seeking a culinary team leader for Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. The role involves building a motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety and service standards.

Candidates should have a degree from an accredited culinary program and 5+ years as a sous or executive chef. Benefits include medical insurance and a competitive salary of $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare.
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained team producing high-quality food.
• Lead and manage team recruiting, training, and scheduling.
• Develop creative menus in sync with market trends.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe preparation

Effective communication

Customer service

Decision making

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Location

Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital

Pay Rate

Salary - 75,000.00 USD annually

Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our culinary team! Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. Share your passion for your craft, respect for great food, and an appreciation for our chef-led philosophy. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction
• Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
• Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance

Kitchen Skills

• Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization

Communication

• Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills

Customer Service

• Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations

Professionalism

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor

Decision Making

• Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments

Proactivity

• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs

Team Player

• Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes

Business Ethics

• Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings

Organization

• Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish (not required but a big plus)
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HACCP procedures

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.