Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.50 - $31.00
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
competitive compensation
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
401(k) with Company Match
discounted stock plan
Student loan refinancing program
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a part of the renowned Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) network, opened its doors in April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in over 25 years. This state-of-the-art medical facility is strategically integrated with other community healthcare providers including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), The George Washington University Hospital, and an Urgent Care Center located in Ward 8. This comprehensive integration creates a robust healthcare delivery system that aims to provide exemplary medical services especially for the residents of Wards 7 and 8.
The new hospital boasts 136 beds with capacity expansion up to 184 beds, offering a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery services, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and various outpatient services, a 550-car onsite parking garage, and a helipad facilitating emergency patient transport. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center embodies the commitment of UHS to advancing healthcare and improving community wellness through superior service and compassionate care.
Universal Health Services, Inc., headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare providers. With annual revenue reaching $14.3 billion in 2023 and recognized repeatedly as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune, UHS operates over 300 subsidiaries including acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care points across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Employing nearly 96,700 dedicated professionals, UHS prides itself on its commitment to excellence in healthcare services and its continued growth and innovation.
We are currently seeking a full-time Executive Chef / Food Service Operations Manager to lead culinary operations at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center. This pivotal role involves providing expert culinary leadership encompassing menu planning, program execution, and comprehensive staff management and training. The position requires direct collaboration with internal and external clients to manage and execute catering functions seamlessly from inception through to event completion. You will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the culinary function in alignment with operational standards and healthcare regulations.
The Executive Chef / Food Service Operations Manager will direct kitchen staff, including cooks and utility workers, ensuring food production meets quality and safety standards. You will oversee catering operations to guarantee high customer satisfaction levels and manage financial aspects including food cost control and labor management. Oversight of food safety and physical safety programs will also form a critical part of your responsibilities, contributing to the overall health and safety compliance of the department.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-looking medical center's food service team, helping to shape an exceptional culinary experience for patients, visitors, and staff while supporting the medical community's mission of holistic care. As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will enjoy a challenging yet rewarding work environment with competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a discounted stock plan, student loan refinancing options, and career development prospects within UHS and its extensive network of subsidiaries.
The new hospital boasts 136 beds with capacity expansion up to 184 beds, offering a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery services, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and various outpatient services, a 550-car onsite parking garage, and a helipad facilitating emergency patient transport. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center embodies the commitment of UHS to advancing healthcare and improving community wellness through superior service and compassionate care.
Universal Health Services, Inc., headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare providers. With annual revenue reaching $14.3 billion in 2023 and recognized repeatedly as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune, UHS operates over 300 subsidiaries including acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and ambulatory care points across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Employing nearly 96,700 dedicated professionals, UHS prides itself on its commitment to excellence in healthcare services and its continued growth and innovation.
We are currently seeking a full-time Executive Chef / Food Service Operations Manager to lead culinary operations at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center. This pivotal role involves providing expert culinary leadership encompassing menu planning, program execution, and comprehensive staff management and training. The position requires direct collaboration with internal and external clients to manage and execute catering functions seamlessly from inception through to event completion. You will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the culinary function in alignment with operational standards and healthcare regulations.
The Executive Chef / Food Service Operations Manager will direct kitchen staff, including cooks and utility workers, ensuring food production meets quality and safety standards. You will oversee catering operations to guarantee high customer satisfaction levels and manage financial aspects including food cost control and labor management. Oversight of food safety and physical safety programs will also form a critical part of your responsibilities, contributing to the overall health and safety compliance of the department.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-looking medical center's food service team, helping to shape an exceptional culinary experience for patients, visitors, and staff while supporting the medical community's mission of holistic care. As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will enjoy a challenging yet rewarding work environment with competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a discounted stock plan, student loan refinancing options, and career development prospects within UHS and its extensive network of subsidiaries.
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree in food service management or culinary services from an accredited college or university or completion of an accredited culinary training program
- Two years management experience
- Two years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, or food courts
- ServSafe certification and DC Department of Health Food Handler's license required or must obtain within 3 months of hire
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting, timekeeping, and payroll software
- Ability to perform quantitative and mathematical calculations
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to work with confidential employee, client, and hospital information
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree in food service management or culinary services from an accredited college or university or completion of an accredited culinary training program
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Two years management experience
- Two years' experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering, institutional services, or food courts
- Two years apprenticeship under an Executive Chef
- Healthcare experience preferred
- ServSafe certification and DC Department of Health Food Handler's license or ability to obtain within three months of hire
- Certified Executive Chef preferred
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, accounting, timekeeping, and payroll software
- Quantitative and mathematical knowledge of volumes, weights, and measures
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Independent decision-making skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
Job Duties
- Provide culinary leadership including menu planning and program execution
- Manage and train kitchen staff including cooks and utility workers
- Oversee catering operations ensuring customer satisfaction
- Implement and coordinate all culinary functions to meet operational standards
- Manage food cost and labor for financial efficiency
- Ensure food preparation and production complies with safety and quality standards
- Administer food and physical safety programs
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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