Healthcare Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

HHS; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; 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 is seeking a hands-on culinary leader to join the team at St Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. You will lead a chef-driven kitchen, build and develop a skilled staff, and ensure safety, sanitation, and high-quality patient and staff meals.

The role emphasizes menu development, continuous improvement, and collaboration with management to meet market trends and healthcare standards. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Cook’s certificate or associate’s degree from an accredited culinary program, or 5+ years of experience as a sous chef or kitchen manager
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements

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
• Be open-minded and ready to learn from your manager and team members alike
• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction
• Support 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

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Knife skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Associate's degree in culinary

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Ordering platforms

Job description

HHS is seeking a hands-on culinary leader to join the team at St Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. You will lead a chef-driven kitchen, build and develop a skilled staff, and ensure safety, sanitation, and high-quality patient and staff meals.

The role emphasizes menu development, continuous improvement, and collaboration with management to meet market trends and healthcare standards. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.