Mgr, Exec Chef EX

1103 Team Member Services; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth Burleson is seeking a Culinary Operations Manager to lead patient services, café, physician lounge and catering, ensuring high-quality food, safety, and service. The role requires strong leadership, menu development, budgeting, and HACCP compliance within a hospital setting.

The position offers day shifts, full-time hours, and benefits from day one, with opportunities for professional growth and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and analyzing department budgets.
• Experience in high-volume hospital food service operations.
• Experience in a customer service environment with strong communication skills.
• Must be able to lead diverse teams and manage multiple operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardized recipes and menus aligned with guidelines and goals.
• Train culinary staff in food preparation, sanitation, and service excellence.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost controls to meet budget targets.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Joint Commission, and state/local standards through audits.
• Oversee culinary operations for patient services, café, and catering; ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Menu planning

Budget management

Food service leadership

HACCP compliance

Customer service

Staff training

Word/Excel proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CBORD

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 11801 SOUTH FWY City: BURLESON State: Texas Postal Code: 76028

Job Description:

Typical Shift 7a-4p, but needs to be flexible as there may be Early/Late Coverage Required

• Develop and implement standardized recipes and menus that align with nutritional guidelines, customer preferences, and operational goals.
• Train and mentor culinary staff in food preparation techniques, sanitation practices, and service excellence to foster a high-performing, engaged team.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control processes to maintain budget compliance and minimize waste.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with HACCP, Joint Commission, and state/local health standards through routine audits, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Oversee all culinary operations for patient services, café, physician lounge, and catering, ensuring food quality, presentation, and safety standards are consistently met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer knowledge and skill including the ability to use MS Office spreadsheet applications and word processing programs. [Required]
• Experience in purchasing and analyzing department budgets. [Required]
• Working knowledge of complex, multi-faceted, high volume food service operation. [Required]
• Experience in a customer service environment with demonstrated excellent customer skills. [Required]
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple operations and maintain composure under pressure. [Required]
• Ability to organize, lead, motivate and direct culturally diverse work teams and function in a management role; must demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills. [Required]
• Ability to instruct in all phases of culinary activity and lead change processes. [Required]
• Proven ability in menu planning and recipe development. [Required]
• Must have strong marketing and promotion skills. [Required]
• Computer proficiency required in addition to excellent interpersonal skills. [Required]
• Ability to read, write and speak English in order to effectively communicate and interact with internal and external customers and the media. [Required]
• Basic arithmetic skills. [Required]
• Knowledge of patient nutrition and ability to address age-appropriate considerations and safety needs of patient populations. [Required]
• Ability to utilize culinary techniques and teach others these techniques. [Required]
• Creative, innovative, and receptive to change. [Required]
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. [Required]
• Knowledge of hospital/corporate systems and patient satisfaction surveys. [Required]
• Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) preferred. [Preferred]
• Working knowledge of CBORD foodservice software systems. [Preferred]

Education:

Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

N/A

Work Experience:

• 3+ experience in customer service and executive chef or food service management [Preferred]
• 5+ years in purchasing/analyzing department budgets [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

ServeSafe Certification (SERV) OR ServSafe – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR National Registry of Food Safety Professionals – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR StateFoodSafety – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Learn2Serve – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Responsible Training – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR AAA Food Handler – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR WFSO-USA – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR FoodSafePal – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR EduClasses – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR MyFoodServiceLicense – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Trust20 – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Always Food Safe – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) OR Userve – Food Protection Manager Certification (CFPM) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Pay Range:

$51,833.60 - $96,387.20

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.