Executive Chef

HHS, LLC

. Build a well-trained and motivated team producing high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeAltoona • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in culinary management, including team leadership, menu development, and quality control in a healthcare environment. Proficient in managing food service operations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Culinary ManagementTeam LeadershipMenu DevelopmentQuality Control SystemsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Recipe CostingInventory ManagementFood Safety ProceduresHACCP ProceduresBudget ComplianceForecastingProduction PlanningSchedulingFood Service OperationsCustomer Satisfaction

Soft Skills

Team MotivationPassion for FoodWork EthicCommunicationMorale Building

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsEmail PlatformsOrdering Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Culinary DegreeCOVID-19 Vaccination Compliance

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Food ServiceOSHA ComplianceThe Joint CommissionFine DiningSenior Living

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build a well-trained and motivated team producing high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles
Provide leadership supporting a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
Develop creative menus aligned with current market trends
Maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction
Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity
Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies
Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
Deliver high-quality food service in a healthcare environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both
Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities
Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish (not required but a big plus)
Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements (not required but a big plus)
Familiarity with HACCP procedures (not required but a big plus)
Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place
Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation and sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career development and ongoing training
Most nights and weekends off
Opportunities for career and income growth
Relocation for promotion opportunities