Healthcare Executive Chef — Relocation & Benefits

Compass Group, North America; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Unidine Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a Long Term Care facility in Gillette, Wyoming. You will prepare meals in line with corporate guidelines while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

This energetic culinary professional leads staff, ensures quality, and drives innovation in a high-volume setting. The role requires CDM/CFPP credentials within a set timeframe and a strong track record in institutional cooking and catering.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, production, sanitation, cost controls and presentation.
• Must be proficient with computers including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Internet.
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows recipes, portions and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, sanitation and standards.
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory to stay within guidelines and ensures product availability.
• Decides on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in safety programs.
• Participates in departmental meetings and staff development.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Food safety knowledge

Client satisfaction programs

Computers / MS Office

ServSafe certified

Institutional cooking

Education

AS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Unidine Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a Long Term Care facility in Gillette, Wyoming. You will prepare meals in line with corporate guidelines while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

This energetic culinary professional leads staff, ensures quality, and drives innovation in a high-volume setting. The role requires CDM/CFPP credentials within a set timeframe and a strong track record in institutional cooking and catering.