System Executive Chef

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off & 11 holidays

State retirement plan with employer...

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a System Executive Chef to lead culinary strategy and standardization across the health system, overseeing patient services, retail dining, catering, and culinary medicine programs. You will collaborate with senior leadership to drive safety, quality, and efficiency while guiding cross-functional teams across hospitals and ambulatory settings.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, innovative program development, and alignment with organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary or related field is required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant leadership experience with oversight of multiple units and growth responsibilities.
• CEC from the American Culinary Federation or PC III required at time of hire.
• OH Dept of Health Manager Certification in Food Protection within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for culinary execution and standardization across the health system.
• Lead patient food services, retail cafeterias, catering, and culinary medicine programs.
• Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Services leadership to build high-performing teams and ensure compliance and safety.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary or related field

Advanced degree preferred

7+ years of relevant leadership experience

Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or Professional Chef III (PC III)

OH Department of Health Manager Certification in Food Protection

Job description

Job Title: System Executive Chef
Department: University Hospital | Administration

The System Executive Chef for Food and Nutrition Services is the senior culinary leader responsible for the development, implementation and management of core culinary systems, patient and retail programs in coordination with the System Director, of the vision, strategic direction, process improvement, compliance, quality and safety measures, innovation, and overall operations across all hospitals and ambulatory settings.

Position Summary

Provides strategic leadership for all aspects related to culinary execution and standardization across the health system, including patient food services, retail cafeterias, catering, culinary medicine programs, and supports the sourcing requirements, specifications and standardization of any subcontracted food and beverage vendors. Partners with Food and Nutrition Services leadership to build cohesive, high-performing teams that advance strategic priorities, elevate the patient and customer experience, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and support health system business objectives. Fosters collaboration and accountability within the department and across the organization, engaging key stakeholders to develop and implement innovative programs, processes, and solutions that drive organizational priorities and sustainable results. Applies industry best practices, denoting patient and consumer experience needs and feedback, assures departmental compliance with internal policies and practices; reports to Senior Director Food and Nutrition Services.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Bachelor’s degree in culinary or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant, progressive leadership experience required with oversight of multiple units and responsibility for sales and growth.
Certified Executive Chef (CEC) from the American Culinary Federation or Professional Chef 3 (PC III) required at time of hire.
Ohio Department of Health Manager Certification in Food Protection within 6 months of hire.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital (0870)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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