Executive Chef, Healthcare Nutrition & Wellness

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Executive Chef oversees day-to-day culinary operations of the FANS department within the Regional Health Ministry. This role ensures high food quality, safety, and patient satisfaction across a multi-campus environment, leading staff development and culinary excellence.

The position emphasizes cost control, menu planning, QA/QI, and compliance with HAACP, Health Department, Joint Commission, and THS standards, while collaborating with clinical dietitians on wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Culinary program completed; 3–5 years healthcare foodservice mgmt.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative culture.
• Strong data analysis and process improvement capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary and sanitation activities for FANS.
• Coordinate with regional leadership and clinical dietitians.
• Monitor budgets, identify variances, and report to senior management.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff; enforce policies.
• Ensure menus meet THS recipes and nutrition guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Strategic planning

Delegation

Coaching

Communication

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Foodservice mgmt

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Trinity Health Executive Chef oversees day-to-day culinary operations of the FANS department within the Regional Health Ministry. This role ensures high food quality, safety, and patient satisfaction across a multi-campus environment, leading staff development and culinary excellence.

The position emphasizes cost control, menu planning, QA/QI, and compliance with HAACP, Health Department, Joint Commission, and THS standards, while collaborating with clinical dietitians on wellness initiatives.