Executive Chef

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non – profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work repeatedly designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company.

CentraState Medical Center has an employment opportunity available for a Executive Chef. The Executive Chef will be working in our main kitchen.  This kitchen serves our patients, and must uphold NJ Department of Health standards. Plans, manages, and directs all food preparation, service, and culinary activities while overseeing day to day operations in the main kitchen. Provides assistance to all retail cafes as needed. Coordinate and plans the weekly hot menu selections in the Green House Café as well as menu selections for Liberty Café working in tandem with the Retail Manger.

Responsibilities

• Continuously creates new menus and modifies existing menu selections to keep menus fresh, healthy, always with a focus on outstanding food quality and presentation, specifically, Patient Services, the Greenhouse Café, Physician’s Dining, Liberty Café, and Catering. Engaged with current cooking trends and best practices and incorporates these in our culinary program.

• Manages and oversees all catered events. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and follows through with all the many details needed to handle the catering schedule. Assists customers with menu planning and cost estimates and/or quotes. Schedules staffing as needed, room reservation needs; set-up, break-down, table arrangements and décor, and housekeeping needs. Fosters outstanding customer relations and is extremely attentive to administrative and high-profile events.

• Ensures all expenditures are within budget. Always seeks opportunities for improved cost control through ongoing competitive purchasing efforts, food production amounts, and with a sharp focus to minimize food waste.

• Orders all food and supplies for the operation in conjunction with the buyer and storeroom Clerk.

• Coordinates and manages daily operations for the culinary staff and assist with oversight of all service staff members at all service points within the department.

• Coordinates and directs the daily routine and operational needs for the Sous Chef position.

• Coordinates the orientation and training of all new staff. Plans and coordinates ongoing, hands-on training for all culinary personnel, fostering an engaged work environment for staff.

• Plans and arranges for kitchen equipment purchases. Manages ongoing preventative maintenance needs of the kitchen equipment as well as all repairs.

• Complies with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards. Complies with all NJDOH and Joint Commission regulations

• Rectifies arising problems or complaints. Identifies and resolves problems efficiently.

• Performs administrative duties as needed. Maintains an excellent record of kitchen management.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field, with 5 years experience as an Executive Chef or a food management position.
• Will consider an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or in food management, with 10 years or more of industry and culinary management experience.
• Proficient with various computer software programs; MS Office, restaurant management software, and POS systems. Must have the ability to manage a diverse work team.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility