Manager Executive Chef

Hello Humankindness

Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona. 

Exciting News! Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children.

You belong here if you are:

• Committed to social justice. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance. You'll contribute to a culture that champions fairness, dignity, and respect for all.
• Dedicated to health equity. We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Your skills will help us create a healthier community, one patient at a time.
• Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care. We value creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges.
• Seek a collaborative and supportive environment. At Mercy Gilbert, you'll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
• Envision a career with purpose. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community. Your work here isn't just a job; it's a calling.

Your skills are valued, your compassion celebrated, and your commitment to a healthier future empowered. Join us and make a lasting impact.

As our Manager Executive Chef, you will be responsible for maintaining and administering culinary and nutrition services, and to provide for the operational needs of staff members.

Every day you will lead and manage culinary and nutrition services, overseeing staff, ensuring quality and compliance, driving patient satisfaction and managing all operational aspects of the food production and service.

To be successfull in this role, you must have a strong blend of culinary expertise, leadership skills and an understanding of healthcare environments.

• Indentifies current learning needs and opportunities for staff. Directs and manages processes in which the appropriate expert relates the information
• Conducts sanitation audits and performance audits on a consistent basis per determined departmental frequencies
• Follows purchasing agreements and compliance goals set forth by departmental/Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program leadership. Assists Manager/Director with compliance audits at all applicable campuses
• Maintains communication with staff and customers regarding the level of services they receive from Food and Nutrition Services, staff, and promotes patient satisfaction with nutritional services. This data is relayed to the management team and/or staff whenever necessary

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of leadership experience
• Three (3) years of equivalent combination of culinary education and culinary experience
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or (RD-ADA) or (RD-AND) or (RD-CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) within 24 months of hire
• Servsafe Manager (SERVSAFMGR)
• Servsafe General Certificate (SERVSAFE GEN) within 60 days of hire
• Arizona Food Handler Permit (FHP:AZ) or Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE) within 30 days of hire

Preferred

• Associates in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management. Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of degree