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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Akron Children's Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to children and their families. Established as a leader in pediatric healthcare, Akron Children's Hospital combines cutting-edge medical technology with compassionate care to enhance the health and well-being of its young patients. With a commitment to innovation, education, and community engagement, the hospital operates a range of specialized services designed to meet the unique needs of children. As a significant employer in the region, Akron Children's Hospital fosters a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and excellence in patient care. This environment reflects a culture that... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts
- minimum three years of relevant culinary or food service experience
- ServSafe certification
- three years of supervisory experience
- proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or similar
- valid State driver's license and ability to maintain insurability
- annual physical with Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department
- ability to work onsite full-time
- excellent leadership and communication skills
- experience in healthcare food service preferred
Job Qualifications
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts with a minimum of three years of relevant culinary or food service experience
- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field may be accepted with five years of relevant culinary or food service experience
- ServSafe certification required
- Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) preferred
- three years of relevant experience
- three years of supervisory experience
- experience in culinary operations across high-volume or complex food service environments
- expertise in food presentation, menu development, purchasing, inventory control, short-order cooking, and room service operations
- proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or comparable software
- ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Job Duties
- Provides enterprise culinary leadership by planning, directing, and overseeing all kitchen and food production operations across Food & Nutrition Services
- develops and maintains menus, recipes, and production standards to ensure food quality, consistency, nutritional alignment, and customer satisfaction
- leads food safety and regulatory compliance, including HACCP plans, ServSafe standards, allergen management, and adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations
- manages department financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and alignment with business and strategic goals
- oversees food purchasing and specifications, including vendor selection, product standards, and collaboration with leadership on sourcing decisions
- ensures proper use, maintenance, and repair of kitchen equipment, coordinating work orders and facility needs as appropriate
- supports people leadership and performance management by coaching managers, assessing culinary competencies, supporting corrective action plans, and participating in performance evaluations
- leads development and execution of retail food concepts, ensuring offerings align with customer needs, business plans, and budgetary parameters
- monitors and enforces food quality standards using sales trends, menu performance, and customer and patient feedback to guide continuous improvement
- partners with Clinical Nutrition to incorporate healthy eating principles into patient menus and retail food operations
- other duties as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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