Healthcare System Executive Chef

Compass Group • Owensboro, KY

9h • $78,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Working as a Healthcare System Executive Chef will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit insuring on trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production for a 687-bed hospital with 5 retail cafes and 1 coffee shop on-site. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management and development.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet)
• Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate
• ServSafe® Certification

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or Degree in Food Services Technology/Management preferred
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Preferred backgrounds include healthcare, college/university, country club or full-service restaurants
• Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective
• Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader

Responsibilities

• Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations
• Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to 26-member local culinary team
• Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on healthcare campus
• Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree