Executive Chef & Production Innovator

HHS, LLC; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to oversee healthcare dining programs. You will build and mentor a skilled team, develop trending menus, and ensure safety and quality across service lines. You’ll drive recruiting, training, scheduling, and payroll while maintaining regulatory compliance and budget integrity.

The role emphasizes a patient-centered dining experience with strong communication across departments and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program with 5+ years as sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
• Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained, motivated team delivering high-quality food with safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide leadership fostering morale, quality, and respect.
• Develop menus aligned with current market trends.
• Lead recruiting, training, scheduling, and assignments.
• Manage quality control to protect food integrity and safety compliance.
• Forecasting, costing, inventory, and payroll to meet budget targets.

Skills

Kitchen Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Decision Making

Proactivity

Team Player

Business Ethics

Organization

Education

Culinary degree (Associate or Bachelor's)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Ordering platforms

Job description

HHS is seeking a seasoned culinary leader to oversee healthcare dining programs. You will build and mentor a skilled team, develop trending menus, and ensure safety and quality across service lines. You’ll drive recruiting, training, scheduling, and payroll while maintaining regulatory compliance and budget integrity.

The role emphasizes a patient-centered dining experience with strong communication across departments and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced healthcare setting.