Executive Chef

Executive ChefAramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, California. We are looking for a hands-on leader who brings a positive attitude, strong people leadership skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role oversees food production, patient dining, retail operations, catering services, and a team of culinary professionals dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality and food quality every day. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.Compensation: The salaried rate for this position is $90,000 to $130,000. Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.Job Responsibilities:Lead all culinary operations for patient dining, retail dining, catering, and special events.Oversee food production, presentation, quality assurance, and food safety standards.Manage and develop a culinary team consisting of salaried leaders, sous chefs, and 30+ hourly associates.Foster a positive and inclusive work environment while coaching and developing team members.Ensure compliance with all Aramark, regulatory, and healthcare foodservice standards.Utilize food production and inventory management systems to support forecasting, production planning, and waste reduction.Monitor and manage food cost, labor cost, inventory, and overall financial performance.Partner with hospital and client leadership to enhance the dining experience for patients, visitors, and staff.Maintain high standards for sanitation, safety, and operational excellence.Support catering functions and special events throughout the facility.Ensure proper equipment maintenance and efficient kitchen operations.Drive innovation while maintaining consistency, quality, and guest satisfaction.Lead daily huddles, team meetings, associate recognition efforts, and performance management activities.Qualifications:4+ years of progressive culinary experience, including leadership responsibility.Executive Chef experience preferred, or equivalent senior culinary leadership experience.Experience in healthcare, higher education, corporate dining, contract food service, hospitality, or other high-volume foodservice environments.Strong understanding of food production systems, inventory management, forecasting, and large-scale food operations.Experience with production management systems such as Prima or similar platforms preferred.Culinary degree, certification, or equivalent professional experience.Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Flexibility to work varied schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends, and special events.About Aramark:Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.