Executive Chef 2
About The Position
Sodexo is hiring for an Executive Chef 2 at Valley Regional Medical Center located in Brownsville, TX. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations across the organization, including patient dining, retail food operations, and catering services. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure high-quality food production, operational efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety through audits and strict adherence to HACCP guidelines .The ideal candidate combines strong technical culinary expertise with proven leadership, operational, and financial acumen. Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), the largest for-profit healthcare provider in the US, offers a unique career opportunity for you to partner within and join our growing nationwide HCA portfolio of business. We are looking for individuals with the ability to manage labor efficiently and a proven track record of driving patient satisfaction.
Requirements
- a strong culinary background with the ability to produce and present a high quality standard of food
- menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
- strong management skills and experience
- proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
- a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction
- ServSafe Certified with proven working knowledge of HAACP
- Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Nice To Haves
- C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus
Responsibilities
- implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
- manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
- procurement and purchasing
- create menus based on client needs
- implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services
- create interpersonal relationships with client
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Associate degree
