At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Summary:
Directs, plans, oversees, organizes, evaluates and improves a complex system-wide culinary service function for BayCare Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). Works with FNS teams throughout the system to support, facilitate and collaborate to deliver and improve culinary excellence. This includes recipe creation/review and compliance for all facilities. Ensures appropriate menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost and sanitation is followed throughout the system. Identifies current food trends in healthcare patient services and retail and incorporates accordingly. Ensures production processes and assists facility leadership in implementing training for facility to improve quality, cost and outcome of services provided. Provides coaching and mentoring to on-site staff. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction for all facilities. Ensures all facilities comply with regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal level. Works with, collaborates and negotiates with internal stakeholders and external vendors for the system. Provides input into strategic decisions that affect FNS. Has dotted lines responsibility for Executive Chefs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Other information:
Certifications: ServSafe Certification - Education: Associates degree in Culinary Arts, hospitality or related field - Experience: 3 years Executive Chef experience which would include management of others.
Three years Executive Chef experience which would include management of others is required.
Education:
Essential:
* Associates Degree
* Associates Degree

Education specialization:
Essential:
* Culinary Arts
* Hospital Management

Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
* Associates degree in Culinary Arts, hospitality or related field.
* Associates degree in Culinary Arts, hospitality or related field.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Servsafe


Experience:
Essential:
* Reference Other Information in Summary

BayCare Health System, Food And Nutrition Services-MPM

Location: Morton Plant

Status: Full Time, Exempt: Yes

Shift Hours: 8

Shift: Shift 4

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings,  3 = Nights,  4 = Varies

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled