Production Manager / Entry-Level Chef

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA) in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a culinary leader to join our healthcare food service team. This role offers a chance to move from late-night shifts to a mission-driven environment while developing your skills in high-volume production under a chef-led leadership.

You will build and mentor a team, develop menus aligned with market trends, and ensure food safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s culinary degree plus 5+ years as sous or executive chef.
• Experience in high-volume or healthcare food service preferred.
• Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained, motivated team and ensure safety, sanitation, and service quality.
• Provide leadership that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect.
• Develop creative menus aligned with current market trends.
• Maintain and improve patient and customer satisfaction.
• Lead recruiting, training, scheduling, and assignments of staff.
• Oversee forecasting, inventory, costing, production, and budgets to ensure compliance.

Skills

Knife skills

Cutting techniques

Recipe preparation

Live-action cooking

Education

Culinary degree (Associate or Bachelor's)

Job description

Location:Memorial Medical Center Las CrucesPay Rate:Salary - Salary Plan, 52,000.00 USD AnnualWork Shift:Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a leader to join our culinary team in Las Cruces, NM!Perfect for a kitchen leader ready to trade late nights for professional development and a mission-driven career path.Bring your high-volume production skills to a chef-led environment that invests in your future & we’ll teach you the science of healthcare food service; you bring the production expertise.ResponsibilitiesBuild a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principlesProvide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respectDevelop creative menus that are in sync with current market trendsDemonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfactionLead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignmentsExecute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrityDrive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agenciesManage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget complianceSkillsKitchen Skills: Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cookingInterpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organizationCommunication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skillsCustomer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectationsProfessionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanorDecision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgmentsProactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needsTeam Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomesBusiness Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealingsOrganization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environmentRequirementsAssociate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior livingComputer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platformsA passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports bothMust be willing to relocate for promotion opportunitiesNot Required But a Big PlusProficiency in languages other than English, especially SpanishFamiliarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirementsFamiliarity with HACCP proceduresWhat We OfferPaid time off (vacation and sick)Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career development and ongoing trainingImportant to KnowMany healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.Who is HHSHHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.