Executive Chef – Healthcare Culinary Leader

Trinity Health Corp.; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. in Michigan is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the Regional Health Ministry’s Food & Nutrition Services. You will manage culinary operations, ensure high food quality and safety, and collaborate with clinical dietitians to promote wellness initiatives.

The role requires leadership, budget oversight, and strong knowledge of HAACP, health department and Joint Commission standards. You will train staff, drive improvements, and lead multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited culinary institution program or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of three to five years progressive experience in the general culinary or healthcare foodservice management field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, planning, delegation, coaching, and communication skills; ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary and sanitation activities for FANS; ensure service objectives are met.
• Provide a work environment that fosters energy, creativity, and teamwork across all areas.
• Participate in budget reviews and prepare reports for senior management.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and THS policies; monitor performance improvement initiatives.
• Hire, train, appraise, and supervise staff; manage expenses and cost saving initiatives.
• Lead quality improvements and ensure patient and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement program quality evaluations and review satisfaction scores.
• Ensure menus are reviewed and updated with clinical nutrition input.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
• Collaborate with regional councils to share best practices and improve operations.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and THS Code of Conduct.
• Ensure all departmental operations meet culinary, patient/retail production, and catering standards.
• Oversee safe working conditions and minimize injuries and illnesses.
• Document records accurately and maintain clear accountability.
• Support mission, vision, and values in daily leadership.
• Strive for cost-conscious use of time and resources.
• May take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Planning

Delegation

Coaching

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Culinary program or equivalent

Healthcare foodservice management experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Trinity Health Corp. in Michigan is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the Regional Health Ministry’s Food & Nutrition Services. You will manage culinary operations, ensure high food quality and safety, and collaborate with clinical dietitians to promote wellness initiatives.

The role requires leadership, budget oversight, and strong knowledge of HAACP, health department and Joint Commission standards. You will train staff, drive improvements, and lead multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.