Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare network as an Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager, where your culinary expertise will lead food production for patients and catering services. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage kitchen operations, develop innovative menus, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. As part of a committed team, you will help advance the mission of a leading health system dedicated to improving lives and educating future professionals. If you are passionate about culinary arts and leadership in a healthcare setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in hospitality with strong culinary and management skills.
• Must obtain Philadelphia Food Safety Certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage food purchasing and oversee kitchen operations.
• Develop menus and coordinate food production for various services.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety

Menu Development

Sauté Cuisine

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

SERVSAFE Certification

Philadelphia Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Description - EXEC CHEF/KITCHEN MGR (251692)

EXEC CHEF/KITCHEN MGR - ( 251692 )

Manages and oversees the handling of all food and supplies. Manages food-purchasing and equipment maintenance. Directs all employees involved in receiving and storage of food and non-food supplies. Works with all suppliers to ensure that all product specifications and contract pricing is met and maximized. Works with TUHS system standard team developing product specification for TUHS health system. Coordinates all food production. Directs all employees involved in production of food for patient, retail and catering operations. Develops menus and recipes and prepares production schedules. Suggests service and presentation models. Participates in policy decisions and overall management of the Nutrition Services Department. Philadelphia Food Safety Certification required within 60 days after date of hire with valid receipt of payment in the interim.

Education
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts (Required)

Experience
5 Years experience in the hospitality field including sauté cuisine style experience and demonstrated strong culinary and management experience. (Required)

License/Certifications
SERVSAFE - ServSafe Certification (Required)
PFSC - Phila Food Safety Cert (Required)

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.