Executive Chef

About HHS

Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Today, we provide services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

About the Role

As a culinary leader, you will build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles. Your leadership will foster a team environment that supports morale, passion, quality, and respect. You will be responsible for developing creative menus that align with current market trends while driving compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies.

In this role, you will manage the full spectrum of kitchen operations, from forecasting and recipe costing to inventory, production, and payroll. Your day-to-day involves executing quality control systems to protect food integrity and demonstrating a continuous ability to maintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction. You will lead recruiting, training, and development, ensuring your team has the tools they need to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Hiring Process & Application

We encourage veterans and candidates with military experience to apply. Please note that many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place. We are also seeking candidates willing to relocate for promotion opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Tilley Road, Iredell Heights, Iredell County, North Carolina, 28625, United States

North Carolina

Key Responsibilities

check_circleBuild and lead a well-trained team to produce high-quality food while adhering to safety and sanitation principles
check_circleLead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
check_circleExecute and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
check_circleDrive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
check_circleManage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, and payroll to ensure budget compliance
check_circleMaintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction through effective leadership
check_circleDevelop creative menus that align with current market trends

Requirements

verifiedAssociate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited culinary program
verified5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef
verifiedProficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
verifiedWillingness to relocate for promotion opportunities

Nice to Have

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

Benefits & Perks

check_circlePaid time off including vacation and sick leavecheck_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurance coveragecheck_circle401(k) retirement plan with employer matchcheck_circleEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career development and ongoing training opportunities

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Knife Skills, Cutting Techniques, Recipe Preparation, Live-Action Cooking, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Email, Ordering Platforms, Spanish, Osha.

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited culinary program; Bachelor's degree from an accredited culinary program.

Frequently asked questions about Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

What does a Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will build and lead a well-trained team to produce high-quality food while adhering to safety and sanitation principles; lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments; execute and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity; and drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies.

What are the requirements for this Executive Chef role?expand_more

To qualify for the Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) position, applicants should have: Associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited culinary program; 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef; Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms; and Willingness to relocate for promotion opportunities.

Where is the Executive Chef role at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) located?expand_more

Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is based in Tilley Road, Iredell Heights, Iredell County, North Carolina, 28625, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Executive Chef job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has listed this Executive Chef role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Executive Chef role?expand_more

Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.

What skills do you need for the Executive Chef role at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)?expand_more

Key skills for Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) include Knife Skills; Cutting Techniques; Recipe Preparation; Live-Action Cooking; Word Processing; Spreadsheets; Email; and Ordering Platforms.

What education is required for Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Associate's degree from an accredited culinary program; and Bachelor's degree from an accredited culinary program.

What category does the Executive Chef role belong to?expand_more

Executive Chef at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.