Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work/life resources
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark Healthcare is a leading provider of food services and facilities management primarily serving healthcare institutions across the globe. Through its extensive experience, Aramark is dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary and operational solutions that enhance the customer and client experience in hospital and healthcare settings. At the core of their mission is a commitment to service excellence, catering to the unique nutritional and culinary needs of patients, healthcare staff, and visitors alike. Aramark Healthcare operates with a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, aiming to support healthier outcomes and foster a culture of care in every environment they serve.
The Executive Chef position at Cleveland Clinic in Medina, OH, offered through Aramark Healthcare, presents an exciting opportunity for culinary leaders who are passionate about combining culinary artistry with operational excellence. As an Executive Chef, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the culinary operations, managing a diverse team of chef managers and hourly culinary staff, and ensuring that all culinary outputs meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and service. This management role is responsible for creating and executing innovative culinary solutions that satisfy customer preferences and client requirements, while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality assurance standards. The role demands a balance of hands-on culinary skills and strategic leadership to drive operational efficiency and enhance the overall dining experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
In this position, you will be expected to apply expert culinary techniques from food preparation to final presentation, ensuring that all food offerings align with Aramark’s brand standards and the specific needs of the Cleveland Clinic. You will lead by example, training and mentoring your team to adopt best practices in food production, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement and excellence. The Executive Chef also plays an essential part in financial stewardship by managing food and labor costs, understanding performance metrics, and optimizing inventory and procurement processes.
This salaried role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $65,000 to $75,000, reflective of the skills and experience required. Aramark provides comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, work/life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage. The benefits package is designed to support employees’ well-being and professional growth, contributing to a rewarding workplace environment.
Aramark Healthcare encourages a culture of inclusivity, and candidates with diverse backgrounds are valued. Employment practices comply with applicable laws ensuring fair consideration for all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, to promote equal employment opportunities. The Executive Chef will thrive in a dynamic role that demands excellent communication skills, culinary expertise, team leadership, and a commitment to operational excellence, all while contributing positively to the community served by Cleveland Clinic and Aramark.
The Executive Chef position at Cleveland Clinic in Medina, OH, offered through Aramark Healthcare, presents an exciting opportunity for culinary leaders who are passionate about combining culinary artistry with operational excellence. As an Executive Chef, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the culinary operations, managing a diverse team of chef managers and hourly culinary staff, and ensuring that all culinary outputs meet the highest standards of quality, presentation, and service. This management role is responsible for creating and executing innovative culinary solutions that satisfy customer preferences and client requirements, while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality assurance standards. The role demands a balance of hands-on culinary skills and strategic leadership to drive operational efficiency and enhance the overall dining experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
In this position, you will be expected to apply expert culinary techniques from food preparation to final presentation, ensuring that all food offerings align with Aramark’s brand standards and the specific needs of the Cleveland Clinic. You will lead by example, training and mentoring your team to adopt best practices in food production, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement and excellence. The Executive Chef also plays an essential part in financial stewardship by managing food and labor costs, understanding performance metrics, and optimizing inventory and procurement processes.
This salaried role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $65,000 to $75,000, reflective of the skills and experience required. Aramark provides comprehensive employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision coverage, work/life resources, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage. The benefits package is designed to support employees’ well-being and professional growth, contributing to a rewarding workplace environment.
Aramark Healthcare encourages a culture of inclusivity, and candidates with diverse backgrounds are valued. Employment practices comply with applicable laws ensuring fair consideration for all applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, to promote equal employment opportunities. The Executive Chef will thrive in a dynamic role that demands excellent communication skills, culinary expertise, team leadership, and a commitment to operational excellence, all while contributing positively to the community served by Cleveland Clinic and Aramark.
Job Requirements
- requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
- at least 2 years in a management role preferred
- requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
- ability to multi-task
- ability to simplify the agenda for the team
- requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
- this includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
- requires oral, reading, and written communication skills
Job Qualifications
- requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
- at least 2 years in a management role preferred
- requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience
- ability to multi-task
- ability to simplify the agenda for the team
- requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
- this includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems
- requires oral, reading, and written communication skills
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 Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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