Executive Chef - Hospital Kitchen Leader

Aramark; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Baylor Scott and White Texas Heart Hospital in Plano, TX. You will develop and execute culinary solutions to meet patient and guest needs, manage operations, and ensure excellence in food quality, safety, and service standards.

You will supervise cooks and hourly staff, mentor team members, and partner with hospital leadership to deliver dining experiences that align with brand standards and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Requires 5–8 years of culinary experience in large-scale or hospital settings.
• Experience leading a hospital kitchen preferred.
• Culinary Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong multi-tasking and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary production aligned to standards.
• Manage culinary team including chefs and hourly staff.
• Train and coach staff on production techniques.
• Plan team meetings and daily huddles.
• Maintain staff records and performance data.
• Deliver food and labor targets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hospital kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark Healthcare+ seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Baylor Scott and White Texas Heart Hospital in Plano, TX. You will develop and execute culinary solutions to meet patient and guest needs, manage operations, and ensure excellence in food quality, safety, and service standards.

You will supervise cooks and hourly staff, mentor team members, and partner with hospital leadership to deliver dining experiences that align with brand standards and budget targets.