Executive Chef Coordinator

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Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you. 

As our Executive Chef Coordinator, you will serve as a pivotal leader within the organization, primarily responsible for the comprehensive guidance and administration of the culinary program. This multifaceted role ensures that all operational requirements of the staff are fulfilled, enabling a high standard of service delivery. By fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, you will facilitate seamless daily operations while consistently implementing rigorous safety protocols and culinary standards.

Every day you will be actively engaged with patients and guests to enhance their overall experience through high-quality food and service.

To be successful in this role, you must nurture your team's growth while managing vital resources and upholding regulatory standards, all within the framework of continuous improvement and effective communication.

• Manages staffing levels to optimize operational cost-efficiency, including recruitment, hiring, and performance management of personnel while adapting to fluctuating daily priorities
• Collaborates in the strategic development of menus for patient, cafeteria services, emphasizing culinary excellence, innovation, sustainability, and waste reduction
• Executes systematic sanitation and perfomance audits in accordance with prescribed department frequencies
• Guides all non-interactive patient service roles, including storeroom clerks and culinary staff, while ensuring the maintenance of regulatory compliance and infection control protocols
• Serves as a representative on hospital committees in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. Assists with the planning and execution of menus for special events and catering operations, including necessary travel to various places for event support as needed

Required

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

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Managment or One (1) to Three (3) years commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of degree