Production Manager / Entry-Level Chef

HHS, LLC•Las Cruces, NM

3d•$52,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a leader to join our culinary team! Perfect for a kitchen leader ready to trade late nights for professional development and a mission-driven career path. Bring your high-volume production skills to a chef-led environment that invests in your future & we’ll teach you the science of healthcare food service; you bring the production expertise.

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

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements
Familiarity with HACCP procedures

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