Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.88 - $26.66
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Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
student loan repayment assistance
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship
Development programs
Leadership programs

Job Description

Emory Healthcare is a leading healthcare system recognized for its commitment to providing excellent patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. As part of Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, Emory Healthcare combines cutting-edge medical research, advanced technology, and compassionate services across multiple hospitals and clinics. Known for being an employer that values its workforce, Emory Healthcare offers competitive benefits, a culture of diversity and inclusion, and numerous professional development opportunities. The organization supports employees with comprehensive health benefits starting from day one, student loan repayment assistance, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship and leadership programs that help nurture given talents and elevate careers.

This particular role is that of an experienced Chef within Emory Healthcare’s foodservice operations. The position involves preparing meals for patients and guests, with special attention to dietary modifications and nutritional needs guided by clinical nutritionists. The chef will manage high-volume meal preparation both for cafeterias and patient services, develop and standardize recipes ranging from traditional to trendy and international cuisines, and creatively plan menus that delight and meet health requirements. This role demands proficiency in culinary fundamentals, artistic presentation of dishes, display and exhibition cooking, and personalized meal service when required.

Beyond cooking, the chef is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, complying with safety and food infection control policies, and operating institutional kitchen equipment. The chef is also tasked with inventory management, requisitioning food supplies, and maintaining accurate records of food preparation and presentation details. The position reflects Emory Healthcare’s dedication to nutritional excellence and safety in a fast-paced institutional environment.

Emory Healthcare encourages professional growth and supports its employees with valued resources, training opportunities, and an inclusive workplace that champions equal opportunity employment. They are dedicated to accommodating individuals with disabilities and fostering a work culture that empowers team members to reach new heights. This chef role is suitable for individuals passionate about culinary arts within the healthcare sector, looking to apply their skills in a meaningful and dynamic setting where patient care integrates with nutritional science and innovation. Emory Healthcare ensures that all employees have access to the tools and support necessary to thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Requirements

  • An associate's degree in culinary arts or the equivalent in training under the leadership of an executive chef
  • Four years of experience in restaurant, hotel, catering service, or other similar foodservice establishments
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Exposure to the hazards associated with an institutional kitchen

Job Qualifications

  • An associate's degree in culinary arts or equivalent training under the leadership of an executive chef
  • Four years of experience in restaurant, hotel, catering service, or other similar foodservice establishments
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Duties

  • Prepares meals for patients and guests with an understanding of modified diets
  • Prepares high-volume special meals for cafeterias and patients
  • Develops, tests and standardizes recipes for upscale and general applications
  • Reviews with Clinical Nutritionist to ensure suitability for modified diets
  • Applies understanding of common diets
  • Demonstrates proficiency in traditional, international, and trendy cuisines
  • Creatively plans menus
  • Prepares and cooks hot and cold menu items using solid, efficient cooking and culinary fundamentals
  • Presents and displays food using artistic creativity and garnishes
  • Performs display/exhibition cooking in a manner to impress audiences
  • May provide personalized meal service to patients and guests
  • May solicit meal requests and deliver meals to fulfill requests
  • Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes the work area
  • Understands and adheres to county, state, and federal regulatory agency requirements
  • Observes all safety and infection control policies and procedures and uses required protection devices to prevent the transmission of food borne illness to patients, customers, and staff
  • Reports any safety hazards
  • Operates large and small institutional cooking equipment
  • Cleans equipment and performs preventive maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer
  • Utilizes a personal computer to access recipes, menus, and patient information
  • Requisitions food and supplies from the storeroom according to policies and procedures
  • Maintains stock securely and conducts inventory
  • Maintains records of various aspects of food preparation and presentation
  • Performs related responsibilities as required

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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