Chef de Cuisine - Healthcare

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Northeast which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Under the supervision of the Nutritional Services Director, the Executive Chef is expected to perform a variety of duties for the preparation, cooking, and serving of all foods for patients, cafeteria, and doctor's dining room as well as catering, using creative, health conscience techniques, recipes, menus, and presentation. This position requires a thorough knowledge of Food and Nutrition Services, policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. Must possess safe cooking equipment and safety techniques. Directly responsible for the food preparation for patients, the cafeteria, doctors' dining room and any special requests.
Develops and implements work standards, sanitation procedures, and personal hygiene requirements, consistent with Hospital rules, local, state, and federal regulations and food handling principles.
Inspects food preparation and serving areas, equipment and storage facilities, observes the appearance and personal habits of staff to detect deviations and violations of current health regulations and orders corrective measures as necessary.
Responsibility for physical assets: The employee will be responsible for the equipment and supplies that are issued to perform job functions during his/her shift. Employees are responsible for tagging and depositing personal property found with the Security Department during their duties.
Participates with the Director and Clinical Nutrition Manager in menu planning.
Determines type and accurate quantity of foods to be prepared.
Exhibits proficiency in culinary techniques.
Serves as a role model for the department and ensures the highest level of customer service at all times
Supervises Hot Production Staff, including hiring, training, counseling, and evaluating.
Coordinates staff scheduling and assignments to ensure economical and timely food preparation.
High School Diploma or GED Required

• 3+ years of experience in Food Services Management required
• Culinary Certification Required within 90 days of Employment
• Three to five years' experience in Food Service Management preferred
• Serve Safe Certification required within 60 days of hire

Methodist Hospital Northeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Chef opening. We promptly review all applications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.