Healthcare Executive Chef: Lead Menu Innovation & Team

HHS; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS in Cincinnati is seeking a friendly, compassionate culinary leader to join our hospital food service. You will deliver high-quality patient meals, lead a kitchen team, and develop menus that align with market trends.

The role requires an accredited culinary degree and 5+ years of sous or executive chef experience in fine dining or healthcare settings, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and cost control. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living.
• Knowledge of health, safety and HACCP procedures.
• Proficiency with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles.
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect.
• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends.
• Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments.
• Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity.
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies.
• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Knife skills

Cutting techniques

Recipe preparation

Live-action cooking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Decision making

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from accredited culinary program

Job description

HHS in Cincinnati is seeking a friendly, compassionate culinary leader to join our hospital food service. You will deliver high-quality patient meals, lead a kitchen team, and develop menus that align with market trends.

The role requires an accredited culinary degree and 5+ years of sous or executive chef experience in fine dining or healthcare settings, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and cost control. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities and competitive pay.