**Overview** Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level II trauma center, cardiac and vascular center, surgical weight loss, maternity and the CARE Center, which is a recognized PrEP center of excellence. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stmarymedical for more information. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: + Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program. + Matching Retirement Program. + Pension fully funded by the Hospital. + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development. + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance. + Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs. + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. + Flexible spending accounts. + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft. + Wellness Program. + Paid Time Off (PTO). **Responsibilities** **Position Summary:** As our Executive Chef and Manager of Nutrition Services at St. Mary Medical Center, you will lead our culinary and operations team with passion and precision. Your leadership will foster an environment of teamwork and high standards, ensuring compliance with infection control and regulatory bodies such as TJC, CMS, and CDPH. You will be a dynamic and visible presence, engaging with both staff and patients to elevate the dining experience and promote patient satisfaction. Your expertise in culinary arts will drive the development of team members and enhance their culinary abilities. You will also oversee the management of the facility's diet manual, ensuring that patient diets align with Commonspirit standards. You will have oversight of retail sales, scheduling, purchasing and kitchen operations, ensuring that the highest standards of safety and sanitation are maintained at all times. You will implement and enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices to prevent any risks of contamination. Your role will diligently monitor kitchen procedures, ensuring that all team members follow established recipes and maintain consistency and quality in every dish served. You will conduct regular training sessions and audits to ensure compliance with our standards and continually seek opportunities for improvement. In this role, you will be more than just a manager; you will be a culinary ambassador, bringing experience and dedication to our nutrition services team. Your commitment will not only ensure operational success but inspire a culture of culinary excellence and holistic patient care. **Qualifications** **Education and Experience:** + Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required, or Associates of Arts degree with five (5) years of job related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree. + Minimum of two (2) years of hospital nutrition management experience required. **Licensure:** + Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required. + If not currently certified (CDM), certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire. + Current certification as a ServSafe© Food Protection Manager. + Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe© Allergen certifications. \#LI-DH **Pay Range** $35.13 - $50.94 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.