Healthcare Area Chef

Location: Lutheran Home - CNS

Pay

Salary - Salary Plan, 100,000.00 USD Annual

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality food service for residents in a senior living community to create a comforting environment where they can enjoy their golden years.
• Travel between 4 facilities to support the team.
• 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 fostering 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 resident 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.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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 training.

About the Company

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. The company supports and encourages growth from within and believes in fostering future leaders. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

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.