Executive Hospital Chef: Patient Dining & Catering Lead

HCA Healthcare; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an Executive Chef to oversee patient meals, the cafeteria, and doctors’ dining room, plus catering. Under the Nutritional Services Director, you will lead culinary operations, ensure safety, and drive menu planning.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive food service management experience, and knowledge of health regulations. You will mentor staff, coordinate with medical staff, and maintain high standards of customer service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in Food Services Management required.
• Culinary Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Three to five years' experience in Food Service Management preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the food preparation for patients, the cafeteria, doctors’ dining room and any special requests.
• Develops and implements work standards, sanitation procedures, and personal hygiene requirements, consistent with Hospital rules and regulations.
• Inspects food preparation and serving areas, equipment and storage facilities and enforces health regulations.
• Responsible for equipment and supplies issued to perform job functions; tag and deposit personal property with Security.
• Collaborates with Director and Clinical Nutrition Manager in menu planning.
• Determines type and accurate quantity of foods to be prepared.
• Exhibits proficiency in culinary techniques.
• Performs duties as assigned by supervisor in a cooperative and timely manner.
• Serves as a role model for the department and ensures high customer service levels.
• Supervises breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals as well as special functions; oversees Hot Production Staff.
• Hires, trains, counsels, and evaluates staff; conducts regular meetings and coordinates scheduling.
• Performs other duties and adheres to Code of Conduct and Mission and Values.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Certification

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Methodist Hospital Northeast, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks an Executive Chef to oversee patient meals, the cafeteria, and doctors’ dining room, plus catering. Under the Nutritional Services Director, you will lead culinary operations, ensure safety, and drive menu planning.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive food service management experience, and knowledge of health regulations. You will mentor staff, coordinate with medical staff, and maintain high standards of customer service