Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Hennepin Healthcare is looking for a full-time Executive Chef to work weekday day shift - an innovative and creative individual with great leadership skills to lead our culinary team.

SUMMARY

The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations within a hospital, ensuring high-quality food production, service, and safety standards are met. This role involves menu planning, staff management, food ordering, cost control, and maintaining a sanitary work environment, all while adhering to established guidelines and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors price trends of raw materials and supplies, timing and quantity of purchases as well as monitors the storage, preparation, distribution, and service of food served in all food service operations
• Maintain inventory to meet the need of supplies, equipment, and commodities
• Develop training materials pertaining to proper sanitation including food storage, temperature standards, and food safety guidelines
• Supervises, trains, and directs production staff on daily tasks, duties assembly, and presentation of foods, ensuring that sanitization, food safety, and food quality standards are maintained by all regulatory agencies
• Key participant in menu planning (meal suggestions and recipes) for patient food services and retail operations
• Hires non-exempt staff and conducts performance appraisals
• When necessary, fulfill the duties of cook or any other food services staff member
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/ Work Experience

• Five (5) years of experience as a culinary chef with lead chef responsibilities working in either hotels, resorts, clubs, restaurants or healthcare
• Culinary arts degree from a culinary arts institution

OR

• An approved combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent of two (2) years of college preparation in culinary skills with training for quantity food preparation
• Minimum of five (5) years of food preparation, service, and supervisory experience
• Certified Executive Chef by ACF

License/ Certifications

• State of Minnesota Food Manager certification and ServSafe Certificate, or ability to achieve within 6 months of hire

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.