Executive Chef

Location: St. Mary's Regional Medical Center - CNS Pay Rate: Work Shift: Job Description Harness the power of food to nurture healing and inspire well-being by crafting exceptional dining experiences for patients, staff, and visitors. 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 Not Required But a Big Plus Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements Familiarity with HACCP procedures 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 Many 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 HHS HHS 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. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow. 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. What We Do We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S. app-cns HHS 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hhs, Llc