Executive Chef – Healthcare Kitchen Leader (Relocation)

Compass Group USA; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Unidine Healthcare in Gillette, Wyoming seeks an Executive Chef to supervise kitchen operations in a Long Term Care facility, ensuring safe, high-quality meals aligned with corporate programs. You will lead menu planning, train staff, and manage inventories while maintaining compliance with health and sanitation standards.

The role requires candidates to earn CDM and CFPP credentials within a specified time frame.

Qualifications

• CDM and CFPP credentials must be earned within a specified time frame.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High-volume, complex healthcare foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls and presentation.
• Computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of meals per corporate programs and guidelines.
• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation per standards.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas.
• Monitor inventory and ensure product availability within guidelines.
• Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Participate in departmental meetings and professional development.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Food safety

Team training

Microsoft Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unidine Healthcare in Gillette, Wyoming seeks an Executive Chef to supervise kitchen operations in a Long Term Care facility, ensuring safe, high-quality meals aligned with corporate programs. You will lead menu planning, train staff, and manage inventories while maintaining compliance with health and sanitation standards.

The role requires candidates to earn CDM and CFPP credentials within a specified time frame.