Company Overview
HHS is a support service provider helping our customers build a better experience for the people they serve. What are support services? Simply put, they are services such as housekeeping, food service, facilities management, and more. These departments are outside of your organization’s core expertise but are still a vital part of the experience people have with you. Who do we serve? We serve hospitals, senior living communities, colleges and universities, resorts, casinos, airports, airlines, and government and military organizations.
About the job
Executive Chef, Hospital Food Service
Lima Ohio
Salary $85,000.00
$10,000.00 Sign on bonus
Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. Share your passion for your craft, respect for great food, and an appreciation for our chef-led philosophy. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.
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)
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Career development and ongoing trainingHow to Apply: APPLY