Executive Chef: Lead Innovative Hospital Dining

Sodexo; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to lead culinary operations for patients, visitors, and staff, and to inspire excellence across the dining program. You will standardize systems, mentor teams, optimize procurement, and craft menus that balance nutrition with client preferences while maintaining high quality and safety.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with hospital partners, and ongoing menu innovation to elevate the dining

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership in culinary operations and staff development.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced hospital or healthcare kitchens.
• Strong menu planning aligned with nutrition standards and client needs.
• Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety compliance.
• Proven ability to optimize procurement and cost control.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and process-improvement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and standardize procedures across the department.
• Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources within the team.
• Design innovative menus balancing nutrition, client preferences and cost.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen management

Menu planning

Food safety HACCP

ServSafe certification

Procurement & purchasing

Team mentoring

Operations optimization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC is seeking an Executive Chef 3 to lead culinary operations for patients, visitors, and staff, and to inspire excellence across the dining program. You will standardize systems, mentor teams, optimize procurement, and craft menus that balance nutrition with client preferences while maintaining high quality and safety.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with hospital partners, and ongoing menu innovation to elevate the dining