Executive Chef

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado^TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Responsible to maintain and administer culinary and nutrition services, and to provide for the operational needs of staff members.

1. Assists with creating patient and retail service standards, and ensuring they are met.
2. Conducts sanitation audits and performance audits on a consistent basis per determined departmental frequencies.
3. Identifies current learning needs and opportunities for staff. Directs and manages processes in which the appropriate expert relates the information.
4. 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.
5. Directs all patient non-interactive positions (i.e. storeroom clerk, cooks, etc.) and provides for the operational needs of these positions. Maintains regulatory compliance and infection control practices.
6. Maintains communication with staff and customers regarding the level of services they receive from FNS staff, and promotes patient satisfaction with nutritional services. This data is relayed to the management team and/or staff whenever necessary.
7. Conducts frequent patient rounding and visitations.
8. Ensures regulatory standards are encompassed in nutrition programs, and works with other departments to coordinate standards as appropriate.
9. Maintains adequate staffing for daily needs reflecting cost efficiency. Assigns staff and workload, respecting changing priorities in daily operations. Recruits, hires and manages performance of staff.
10. Conducts job shadowing audits to assess efficacy of training programs. Provides coaching if service standards are not met.
11. Actively collaborates in the process of menu development for patient, cafeteria, and catering services to ensure guidelines are met and guest satisfaction is enhanced. Prioritizes culinary excellence, along with innovation, sustainability and reduction in overall food waste.

12. Participates in hospital committees as indicated by the department policies and procedures.
13. Oversees and plans menus for special events and catering. As needed, travels to other campuses to assist with events.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by leader.

**This position is tentatively set to start February 2nd, 2025.**

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• High School Diploma Required.
• Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic computer skills
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management preferred
  • Commensurate experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Food Service Safe Certification (CPFS), preferred

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital – Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women’s Choice Award for America’s 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: 

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
• Retirement account options with a generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE.