Culinary Director/Chef

Location: Gila Regional Medical Center Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan, 80,000.00 USD Annual Work Shift: Job Description As our Chef-Director, you will harness the power of food to nurture healing and inspire well-being by crafting exceptional dining experiences for patients, staff, and visitors. With a strong culinary background and exceptional leadership skills, you'll inspire, educate, and motivate a talented team to consistently deliver dynamic and excellent service. Your focus will be on quality, nutrition, and sustainability, utilizing local, seasonal, and organic ingredients while minimizing waste. Working closely with registered dietitians and healthcare professionals, you'll develop and execute a culinary vision that meets specific dietary needs and enhances the overall well-being of our community. Responsibilities Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies Skills Leadership: Effectively lead and manage a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team 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 ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years of management Degree from an accredited culinary program plus 3+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living Experience with cash handling policies and procedures Familiarity with various point of sales (POS)/register systems Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities Not Required But a Big Plus Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Experience working in a hospital environment Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish What We Offer Paid time off (vacation and sick) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career development and ongoing training Important to Know Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. Who is HHS HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow. - Billing Identifier: CC 3502 Director HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. What We Do: We provide industry-leading support services for aviation, government, healthcare, education, senior living, and resorts across the U.S. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! Apply tot his job