Executive Chef, Nutrition/Production

Feeding Tampa Bay is a leading hunger relief organization serving ten counties in West Central Florida. As a vital member of the Feeding America Network, Feeding Tampa Bay is committed to not only providing food but also addressing the root causes of hunger and food insecurity in the community. Last year alone, the organization served over 85 million meals through direct service and a network of more than 400 food pantry partners. Feeding Tampa Bay is dedicated to creating pathways to possibilities for nearly one million people by connecting resources, partners, and innovative solutions that promote long-term stability. The organization operates with a focus on equity, respect, and mission-driven impact, aiming to dismantle barriers for individuals, families, and seniors across the region.

The Executive Chef - Nutrition/Production role at Feeding Tampa Bay is a unique and impactful position that blends culinary excellence with nutrition science. This on-site position, based at the Causeway Center, offers a salary range of $64,400 to $68,425 annually and requires working weekdays, weekends, and holidays with hours subject to business needs. Reporting to the Food Service Director within the Culinary Department, the Executive Chef will lead the preparation of delicious, nutrient-rich meals tailored to meet specific health and dietary needs such as wellness-focused, medical, or restrictive diets including gluten-free, low-sodium, and diabetic-friendly menus.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for large-scale food preparation, using standardized recipes and industrial kitchen equipment to produce high-volume, high-quality meals while ensuring consistency and adherence to food safety regulations. This role emphasizes efficiency, batch consistency, and nutrient preservation through healthy cooking techniques such as steaming and poaching. Collaboration with dietitians is a key component, aligning culinary creations with nutritional goals to support the health and wellness of clients served by Feeding Tampa Bay. The Chef must have a deep understanding of nutritional science and a passion for utilizing food as medicine to improve community health outcomes.

In addition to culinary responsibilities, the Executive Chef will manage kitchen operations, oversee inventory, supplies, and staff supervision, maintaining cleanliness and strict adherence to health codes including HACCP and ServSafe protocols. Educational duties include training staff on nutrition benefits and healthy eating to foster a knowledgeable kitchen team. This role demands creativity and adaptability to pivot menus based on changing health data or seasonal ingredient availability, all while ensuring meals meet high standards of flavor, appearance, and nutritional integrity.

This position is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and who shares Feeding Tampa Bay's commitment to equity, respect, and mission-driven work. The Executive Chef will actively participate in community-focused initiatives such as food distribution programs and disaster relief operations, extending their impact beyond the kitchen to address hunger and food insecurity at a systemic level. This challenging yet rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people by blending culinary skills with compassionate nutrition science to nourish and empower the community sustainably.