Executive Chef

Salinas, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare is a leading provider of food service, facilities, and uniform services to various industries, including healthcare, education, business, and sports. Serving millions of guests every day in 15 countries, Aramark is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that enhance the guest experience. The company is rooted in service and united by a clear mission to positively impact their partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark values equal employment opportunities and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and grow professionally.

The current opportunity is for an Executive Chef position at Salinas Valley Health in Salina... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent culinary education and experience
Minimum of 5 years culinary experience, including supervisory or management roles
Proven leadership and team management skills
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards
Ability to manage budgets and control costs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
Technology proficiency with common kitchen and management software

Job Qualifications

Requires at least 5-10 years of culinary experience
At least 2-4 years in a management role preferred
Culinary degree preferred or equivalent experience
High-end culinary training preferred for catering events
Technology savvy
ex: MS Teams, Prima, Sysco
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems

Job Duties

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Interact directly with guests daily
Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
Consistent focus on margin improvement
understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu
Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer
responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items
Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards
Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used
Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework
Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase
Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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