Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Corporate Executive Chef? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
HealthTrust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Corporate Executive Chef like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Executive Chef manages culinary operations, including patient, retail, catering, and physician’s dining services. This role oversees the healthcare organization’s purchasing guide, vendor contracts, purchasing compliance, kitchen sanitation, safety, quality assurance, and food expense management. The Executive Chef develops corporate patient and retail menus, implements food production techniques, standardizes food costs and pricing, and manages the menu engineering platform for all hospitals. The role ensures high standards in kitchen sanitation, safety, and quality assurance while reviewing GPO contract portfolios, managing vendor contracts, and ensuring purchasing compliance. Additionally, the Executive Chef builds strategic relationships with corporate, division, and hospital leadership, including Food and Nutrition Services (FANS) Directors and Executive Chefs. Key qualifications include extensive culinary operations experience in a healthcare setting, strong knowledge of purchasing and vendor management, expertise in kitchen sanitation and safety standards, proven ability in food expense management and cost control, experience in menu development and standardization, and excellent communication and leadership skills.
What you will do in this role:
Leadership:
- Coordinate the development of patient, retail, and physician’s services menus, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and nutritional requirements.
- Oversee food production, sanitation, and safety protocols to maintain high standards across all operations.
- Provide assessment, coaching, and support to culinary teams at both the divisional and field levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
- Manage supply expenses and food waste, implementing innovative and resourceful measures to advance the organization’s sustainability efforts.
- Analyze data from various sources to make strategic recommendations and execute actions that enhance culinary performance and efficiency.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement standardized policies and procedures related to FANS food production, sanitation, and safety.
- Standardize order guides and purchasing compliance reports, ensuring consistency and cost[1]effectiveness across the organization.
- Evaluate equipment and capital expenditure needs, ensuring investments align with organizational goals and budget constraints.
- Implement best-in-class food quality and presentation standards, setting benchmarks for culinary excellence.
- Standardize best practices for culinary operations throughout the healthcare organization, ensuring consistency and high standards.
Customer Service:
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand and address culinary needs and challenges.
- Coordinate the implementation and delivery of customer-focused solutions that enhance culinary operations and satisfaction.
- Provide educational opportunities to patients, customers, and employees on culinary, nutrition, and health and wellness topics, promoting a culture of learning and awareness.
- Build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, ensuring collaboration and support for culinary initiatives. Financial:
- Establish and meet or exceed labor and supply expense management goals, driving cost savings and financial efficiency.
- Collaborate with facilities across the organization to track and analyze financial data, identifying opportunities for improvement and cost control.
- Develop, implement, and monitor purchasing trends, compliance, and vendor rebates, ensuring optimal value and adherence to organizational standards.
- Create standardized documents, processes, and analytics to quantify FANS food cost savings and other improvement metrics, including inventory management.
- Proficiently utilize the organization’s food services software and analytics tools for effective financial management.
- Monitor industry consumer price index (CPI) changes to ensure appropriate pricing of retail and internal pass-through charges.
General Knowledge/Competencies:
- Provide effective communication through exceptional verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills, ensuring clarity and engagement across all levels of the organization.
- Engage with a variety of stakeholders, from executives to field staff, demonstrating strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrate a track record of food production and financial performance results, showcasing expertise in managing large-scale culinary operations.
- Exhibit effective problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail, using thought leadership in decision-making processes.
- Maintain a continuous learning orientation, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and improvement.
- Adhere to and practice the organization’s mission, vision, and value statements, embodying the principles and goals of the healthcare organization.
What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, business, or hospitality management is required
- A minimum of five years in a retail or high volume commercial/healthcare food service operation as an Executive Chef. Experience in a profit and loss (P & L) environment preferred. Prior leadership experience required. Proven track record in culinary program development, menu design, execution and financial performance. Experience in group purchasing organization preferred. Excel, Word and Power Point skills required. Proficiency with Excel and spreadsheet data compilation, pivot tables, and analytical process is highly preferred.
- Food Safety (ServSafe) certification is required within 6 months of hire; Certified Executive Chef is highly preferred
In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years. HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Corporate Executive Chef opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
