System-Wide Executive Chef: Culinary Innovation & Standards

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

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