Production Manager / Entry-Level Chef

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC (USA); Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Career development and ongoing training

Job summary

HHS Culinary and Nutrition Solutions, LLC in Las Cruces, New Mexico, seeks a culinary leader for a healthcare food service role. Responsibilities include building a motivated team, developing creative menus, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

The ideal candidate has an accredited culinary degree and over 5 years in a similar role. We offer a competitive salary of $52,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, or healthcare.
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Familiarity with OSHA and HACCP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained team producing high-quality food.
• Develop creative menus in sync with market trends.
• Drive compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Knife skills

Effective communication

Customer service-oriented

Organization

Proactive decision making

Team player

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Ordering platforms

Job description

We’re looking for a leader to join our culinary team! 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.

Location: Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces

Pay Rate: Salary Plan, $52,000.00 USD annually

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.
• Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends.
• Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction.
• Lead and manage 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.
• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Kitchen Skills:

• Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Communication:

• Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills.

Customer Service:

• Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations.

Professionalism:

• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.

Decision Making:

• Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments.

Proactivity:

• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs.

Team Player:

• Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes.

Business Ethics:

• Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings.

Organization:

• Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Associate’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 living.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
• A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both.
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish (Not Required but a Big Plus).
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with HACCP procedures.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption (Important to Know).

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career development and ongoing training.

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.