Executive Chef - Healthcare

Position Overview

Location: Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces. Compensation: Salary Plan, 80,000.00 USD Annual.

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Executive Chef to lead with a high focus on quality and the environment. In this role, you will develop and execute a culinary vision to provide our patients and staff with the highest quality, nutritious, and delicious food. Important: Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption, and veterans/military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles.
• Provide leadership to foster morale, passion, quality, and respect.
• Develop creative menus that align with current market trends.
• Continuously maintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction.
• Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments.
• Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity.
• Drive compliance with health, safety, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, scheduling, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years’ experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.
• A genuine passion for food, a desire to grow, and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities.
• Expertise in culinary techniques including knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, and live-action cooking.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, professionalism, decision-making, proactivity, teamwork, business ethics, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish.
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities.