Healthcare Executive Chef – Lead Menu Innovation & Team

HHS; North Carolina; Remote; 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

Job summary

HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate kitchen leader to join our culinary team in North Carolina. You will oversee a hospital food service operation, driving high-quality meals while maintaining safety standards and patient satisfaction.

Relocation assistance is available. The role offers a stable salary and opportunities for growth within a chef-led facility that emphasizes quality, teamwork, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program
• 5+ years experience as sous or executive chef in healthcare/hospitality
• 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 and sanitation standards
• Provide leadership that supports a team environment and fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
• Develop creative menus aligned with current market trends
• Lead recruiting, training, scheduling, and development of team members
• Manage forecasting, inventory, ordering, production planning, payroll, and supplies to meet budget

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

Culinary degree (associates/bachelor)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Ordering platforms

Job description

HHS is seeking a friendly, compassionate kitchen leader to join our culinary team in North Carolina. You will oversee a hospital food service operation, driving high-quality meals while maintaining safety standards and patient satisfaction.

Relocation assistance is available. The role offers a stable salary and opportunities for growth within a chef-led facility that emphasizes quality, teamwork, and professional development.