Market Executive Chef

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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Market Executive Chef? At LewisGale Medical Center, 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

LewisGale Medical Center 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.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Market Executive Chef is responsible for leading Executive Chefs and Cooks within the assigned market. The Market Executive Chef is expected to perform a variety of duties for the preparation, cooking, and serving of all foods for patients, cafeteria, and doctor’s dining room as well as catering events; using creative, health-conscience techniques, recipes, menus, and presentations within the assigned market.

Major Responsibilities:

• Within assigned market, responsible for the food preparation for patients, the cafeteria, doctors’ dining room and any special requests.
• Within assigned market, Develops and implements work standards, sanitation procedures, and personal hygiene requirements, consistent with Hospital rules, local, state, and federal regulations and food handling principles.
• Within assigned market, monitors/audits/inspects food preparation and serving areas, equipment and storage facilities. The Market Executive Chef also observes the appearance and personal habits of Executive Chefs, and Cooks to detect deviations and violations of current health regulations and orders corrective measures as necessary.
• Within assigned market, responsible for ensuring Executive chefs and Cooks are adhering to portion control, proper plate service, presentation, garnish, etc.
• Within assigned market, consistently assesses the performance of Executive Chefs as related to customer service and satisfaction, making adjustments as necessary to achieve the desired outcome of excellent service and quality.
• Physical assets: In assigned markets, the Market Executive Chef is responsible for monitoring the fact that Executive Chefs are appropriately managing HCA kitchen assets to include preventive maintenance, reporting repair needs and assessing equipment life and replacement needs.
• The leadership and safety of others: Position requires that the employee be on constant alert for possible hazards that may create unsafe conditions in the hospital. Possible hazards that should be watched for include, but are not limited to faulty equipment or machinery, spills on floors, etc. The Market Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring such conditions are reported to the appropriate parties such as Plant Operations and Maintenance.
• The Market Executive Chef spends 50% of their time in a kitchen environment. Frequent variations and extremes in temperatures may occur as the individual walks in and out of walk-in freezer/refrigerator and during inventory. Moderate intermittent noise from kitchen equipment. The potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potentially infectious agents is minimal to none when performing managerial responsibilities and minimal when performing technical responsibilities.
• Leads menu planning discussions with Executive Chefs within assigned market.
• Works with Executive Chefs to ensure appropriate determination of the type and accurate quantity of foods to be prepared.
• Trains and develop Executive Chefs, Cooks, and production staff, within assigned market, in culinary techniques.
• Performs all duties as assigned by supervisor in a cooperative and timely manner.
• Serves as a role model for the department and ensures the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Consistently demonstrates the organization's commitment for and adherence to sound ethical business practices in accordance with the Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program, annual work plan and established policies and procedures.
• Supervises Executive Chefs, Cooks and production staff, within assigned market, in preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals as well as special functions.
• Maintains food budget provided by Division Director of FNS.
• Coordinates with Retail Manager, Executive Chefs, and/or other applicable parties to develop menus to drive further sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s Degree or Technical Degree from Culinary Institute Required
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in Food Service management Required
• Culinary Certification within 90- days of employment
• Food Safety Certification within 60 days of employment

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years ). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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