Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career Development
wellness programs

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare is a prominent division within Aramark, a global leader known for delivering exceptional food services and facilities management across various industries including healthcare, education, and business. With a presence in 15 countries, Aramark proudly serves millions of guests every day, striving to cultivate a workplace where employees can develop their talents, fuel their passions, and achieve professional growth. The company is deeply rooted in service and committed to making a positive impact on their employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark is devoted to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities without any form of discrimination. The mission and values inspire a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and dedication.

The Executive Chef position offered at Baylor Scott & White Centennial Hospital in Frisco, TX, under the Aramark Healthcare banner, is a pivotal management role responsible for overseeing culinary operations. This position manages chef managers and hourly culinary staff tasked with developing and executing innovative culinary solutions that meet the diverse tastes and needs of customers and clients. The Executive Chef ensures that culinary production aligns seamlessly with the company's Executional Framework, maintaining excellence across production, presentation, and service standards. With a strong focus on delivering consistent food quality and safety, this role requires hands-on leadership in training and coaching culinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key responsibilities involve managing culinary teams and operations to meet food production and service goals, planning and executing staff meetings, maintaining training and performance records, and directly interacting with guests to ensure satisfaction. The role also demands a strategic focus on labor and food cost management, margin improvement, and adherence to compliance standards including Aramark's SAFE food and quality assurance protocols, occupational safety, and regulatory requirements. Understanding the end-to-end supply chain, procurement processes, and ensuring authorized suppliers are used contributes to maintaining operational excellence.

The Executive Chef role at Aramark Healthcare is crucial in upholding the integrity of standard food offerings, managing waste, and sustaining customer-driven menus that elevate the culinary experience within a healthcare setting. Candidates for this role must demonstrate advanced culinary knowledge and practical management experience, with a clear ability to multi-task, lead teams, and communicate effectively across all levels of operation. This full-time position not only demands culinary expertise but also a commitment to leadership that embodies Aramark’s mission and values, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food service that supports the wellbeing of patients and staff in a hospital environment. The role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a respected global organization dedicated to excellence and innovation in food services.

Job Requirements

  • At least 4 years of culinary experience
  • At least 2 years in a management role preferred
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to simplify the agenda for the team
  • Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
  • Experiential knowledge required for management of people and problems
  • Oral, reading, and written communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • At least 4 years of culinary experience
  • At least 2 years in a management role preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices
  • Experience managing people and problem solving
  • Strong oral, reading, and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and simplify team agenda

Job Duties

  • Ensure culinary production connects to the Executional Framework
  • Ensure proper culinary standards and techniques in food preparation including production, presentation, and service
  • Manage a culinary team including chef managers and hourly staff to ensure quality food presentation
  • Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees in best practice food production techniques
  • Coach employees by creating shared understanding of goals and methods
  • Reward and recognize employees
  • Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
  • Maintain staff records including training, shift checklists, and performance data
  • Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport
  • Interact directly with guests daily
  • Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
  • Deliver food and labor targets
  • Focus on margin improvement by understanding performance metrics and inventory trends
  • Ensure efficient execution and delivery of culinary products as per the daily menu
  • Maintain food quality and safety of items
  • Comply with Operational Excellence fundamentals managing waste, menus, recipes, and labor
  • Understand supply chain and procurement ensuring authorized suppliers
  • Implement Food Framework
  • Ensure accurate estimation of food consumption for requisition
  • Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
  • Comply with SAFE food and quality assurance standards and safety policies
  • Comply with policies, rules, and regulations including safety and wage laws

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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