The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation across the organization. This role oversees menu and recipe development, food production, kitchen operations, and the leadership of culinary staff to deliver a superior healthcare dining experience. The Executive Chef will also assist with managing food and labor budgets while maintaining compliance with corporate programs, regulatory standards, and sanitation requirements.
Plan, develop, and oversee menus for patient meals, cafeteria service, room service, and catering events
Ensure culinary standards are consistently met for food preparation, presentation, portioning, and service
Lead and supervise culinary staff, including training in food preparation, safety, sanitation, and equipment use
Monitor food quality, safety, and sanitation to ensure compliance with HACCP and regulatory standards
Oversee kitchen operations, including equipment usage, maintenance, and cleanliness
Manage inventory of food and non-food supplies to meet operational needs while controlling costs
Support food and labor budget management with a focus on margin improvement and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain production sheets and forecasting tools to estimate food needs accurately
Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, menus, and food production systems (FIFO, batch cooking, waste reduction)
Assist with planning specialty menus, theme meals, and catering for special events
Collaborate with leadership to support organizational goals and patient satisfaction
Perform additional duties as assigned
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
Understanding of inventory management, cost control, and budgeting
Knowledge of nutrition principles, including therapeutic diet considerations
Effective leadership, communication, and staff development skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency in interpreting operational and financial reports
