Executive Chef - Healthcare
Executive Chef - Healthcare
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Executive Chef (Cody Regional Health Hospital in Cody WY)
Harness your culinary passion to transform patient and guest wellness through REAL Food innovation. As our Executive Chef in a healthcare setting youll lead a talented kitchen team to craft nutritious scratch-cooked menusprioritizing whole ingredients bold flavors and thoughtful presentation. Your expertise will drive menu development ensure compliance with dietary standards and inspire a culture where food heals comforts and uplifts.
Salary: $70000 annually depending on experience plus bonus potential!
What you will do
The Executive Chef is a key leadership position and is directly responsible for the successful operation of culinary services. This role will oversee all culinary operations within the healthcare facility including meal planning preparation presentation and service. Working closely with the nutrition team you will develop and implement menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our patients and residents while also focusing on flavor creativity and culinary excellence. Your leadership and expertise will ensure that our culinary team contributes to the overall health healing satisfaction and recovery of patients and guests.
This team member will...
- Help lead and manage the culinary team including cooks and kitchen staff providing guidance training and support to ensure high-quality culinary offerings and exceptional service.
- Develop and execute menus that are nutritionally balanced flavorful and visually appealing incorporating seasonal ingredients and accommodating special dietary needs and restrictions.
- Oversee food preparation and production ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards as well as regulatory requirements to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with the nutrition team and healthcare professionals to ensure that menu offerings support patients and residents dietary requirements and therapeutic goals.
- Manage inventory food purchasing and cost control measures to maximize efficiency and minimize waste while maintaining budgetary goals.
- Stay updated on culinary trends techniques and best practices in healthcare food service incorporating innovative ideas and strategies to enhance the dining experience.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment promoting teamwork communication and professional development among culinary staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings providing input and support to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the healthcare facility.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and regulations governing food service operations and healthcare standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you will need
- Culinary degree or certification from an accredited culinary school preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience depending upon formal degree or training.
- Proven experience as a Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting with a focus on culinary excellence and nutritionally balanced menu development.
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse culinary team.
- Excellent culinary skills and creativity with a passion for creating delicious scratch-made nutritious meals that promote health and well-being.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations sanitation standards and dietary guidelines relevant to healthcare food service.
- Experience with menu planning food production inventory management and cost control measures.
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including nutritionists dietitians and healthcare professionals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients residents families and staff members.
- ServSafe Certification and State Food Handlers Card
Who we are
Founded in 1986 Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador carrying out our mission reflecting our values and building relationships while doing the right thing.
Whats in it for you
As part of our team the ideal candidate will gain access to supportive and smart partners first-class learning and engagement technologies exceptional employee wellness and medical benefits innovative recruiting strategies and resources and much more!
Our Benefits:
At Thomas Cuisine we care about our team members well-being and success. Full-time roles include:
- Comprehensive health benefits Medical dental and vision plans with multiple options to fit your needs.
- Financial wellness support 401(k) with company match on-demand pay and an end-of-year profit-sharing program.
- Work-life balance Paid time off paid holidays (for exempt employees) and paid leave for bereavement parental and elder care.
- Wellness initiatives Free behavioral health support fitness memberships and financial planning resources.
- Career growth opportunities Training programs and employee referral bonuses.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Must be able to stand walk and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Work is performed primarily indoors with occasional exposure to outdoor weather.
- Noise levels are moderate; kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and equipment are present.
- Frequent hand washing and adherence to sanitation protocols are required.
Our commitment to you
At Thomas Cuisine we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse equitable inclusive and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.
REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships
Employment Type
Full-Time
