Market Executive Chef at HCA Healthcare Salem, OR

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with 100% match

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute in Salem, OR is seeking a dedicated Market Executive Chef to lead culinary teams and ensure high-quality food service across various dining environments. The role involves menu planning, compliance, budgeting, and training staff, emphasizing customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree along with 3-5 years of management experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of food service management experience.
• Culinary certification within 90 days of employment.
• Food safety certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation for patients and various dining environments.
• Implement work standards and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor compliance with health regulations.
• Develop menus to drive sales.

Skills

Food service management

Culinary techniques

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree or Technical Degree from Culinary Institute

Tools

Food safety certification

Job description

Market Executive Chef - Salem, OR

We are looking for a dedicated Market Executive Chef to lead executive chefs and cooks within the assigned market, ensuring high-quality, healthy, and safe food service for patients, cafeteria, doctors’ dining room, and catering events.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation for patients, cafeteria, doctors’ dining room and special requests.
• Develop and implement work standards, sanitation procedures, and personal hygiene requirements in accordance with hospital rules and regulations.
• Monitor, audit, and inspect food preparation and serving areas, equipment, and storage facilities.
• Observe Executive chefs and cooks for health regulation compliance, enforce corrective measures as needed.
• Ensure portion control, proper plate service, presentation, garnish, etc., are maintained.
• Assess executive chefs’ performance related to customer service and satisfaction, making adjustments to achieve excellence.
• Oversee kitchen asset management, including preventive maintenance and equipment repair reporting.
• Maintain safety by reporting hazards (faulty equipment, spills, etc.) to Plant Operations and Maintenance.
• Spend approximately 50% of time in kitchen environment under varying temperature and noise conditions.
• Lead menu planning discussions and ensure accurate quantity decisions with executive chefs.
• Train and develop executive chefs, cooks, and production staff in culinary techniques.
• Serve as role model, ensuring highest level of customer service and adherence to corporate ethics.
• Supervise cooking staff for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special functions.
• Maintain food budget provided by Division Director of FNS.
• Coordinate with Retail Manager and other parties to develop menus that drive sales.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow the Code, Mission and Value Statement, and related compliance programs.

Qualifications & Education

• Associate’s Degree or Technical Degree from Culinary Institute.
• Minimum 3–5 years of food service management experience.
• Culinary certification within 90 days of employment.
• Food safety certification within 60 days of employment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life & disability coverage, flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity‑theft protection, legal counseling.
• Long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA stock.
• Family support through fertility, family‑building benefits, adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, pet care, home & auto repair, event planning.
• Consumer discounts via Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage based on income.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.