Food Manager

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is a prominent healthcare facility that is part of CommonSpirit Health, a respected national nonprofit health system headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. CommonSpirit Health operates in 18 states and manages a comprehensive network of 103 hospitals. In addition to hospital services, the system offers a diverse range of healthcare-related services including long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health service organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities. This expansive healthcare network is committed to delivering compassionate care with a faith-based approach, underscoring the importance of holistic well-being and community support.

The role of Executive Chef at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is a full-time position pivotal to the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing operational systems, ensuring high-quality service standards, and actively participating in the management team's strategic initiatives. The Executive Chef will manage staff including dietitians, diet clerks, and other patient-interactive personnel to ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and state department of health regulations. Infection control practices and patient satisfaction are key focus areas within this role.

This leadership role involves direct responsibility for staffing, recruitment, hiring, and performance management to maintain cost-effective and efficient daily operations. The Executive Chef will collaborate on menu development for patient meals, cafeteria offerings, and catering services, while also managing compliance with the facility's diet manual and nutritional analysis. Active participation in hospital committees like Medical Executive Committee (MEC), Quality, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) highlights the integrated approach of this role within the hospital's operational and clinical frameworks.

Patient engagement through regular rounding and visits is essential, enabling the Executive Chef to address service quality and staff performance. Job shadowing audits and coaching support are conducted to ensure ongoing training effectiveness and adherence to service standards. The position requires some travel between the two facilities in Dickinson and Williston, with travel expenses covered by the company. As the appointed leader at both locations, the Executive Chef has flexibility in scheduling once acclimated to the business.

The compensation package offers a $10,000 incentive for new hires who meet eligibility criteria along with relocation support, reflecting the value placed on attracting skilled leadership personnel committed to enhancing patient nutrition and foodservice excellence.