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Sodexo is seeking an energetic and creative Executive Chef 3 at Osceola Regional Medical Center located in Kissimmee, FL. Osceola Regional Medical Center, is a part of HCA. This hospital is a 404-bed tertiary care hospital with services that include Cardiac, Stroke, NICU, Maternity, and several levels of ICU. The Executive Chef is responsible for all aspects of the food supply chain for ordering/receiving, production, and service. Food and Nutrition Services provides meals for patients, staff, doctors, visitors, and catering.

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), the largest for-profit healthcare provider in the US, offers a unique career opportunity for you to partner within and join our growing nationwide HCA portfolio of business. We are looking for individuals with the ability to manage labor efficiently and a proven track record of driving patient satisfaction.

The successful candidate will:

• directly manage retail, patient feeding, catering chefs as well as purchasing and catering manager;

• maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule as needed;

• be responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for chefs and managers through the use of Ingenium;

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Catering, Retail menus, LTO’s, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;

• monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus;

• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;

• conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;

• work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;

• continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations;

• conduct yearly culinary foundations training to all cooks;

• guide chefs in unit to ACF certification with guidance from Director of Culinary Operations;

• improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs;

• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services; and/or

• create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;

• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;

• strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility;

• high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts;

• experience with authentic global cuisine (highly desirable);

• a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;

• demonstrated experience leading and engaging a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;

• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends;

• the ability to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers;

• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;

• a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;

• the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team;

• the ability to creatively and effectively problem-solve and manage projects;

• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills;

• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits; and/or

• C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus.

Learn more about Osceola Regional Medical Center Here (https://osceolaregional.com/)

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Location US-FL-KISSIMMEE

System ID 977520

Category Culinary

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $61100 to $92400

Company : Segment Desc HOSPITALS

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