Full-Time 

Summary:

The Culinary Operations Manager of Akron Children's Hospital functions as the primary culinary leader for all Food Service operations throughout the enterprise. Key responsibilities include food safety and HACCP plan, product selection, menu development, recipe development, setting production levels, and maintaining food quality. The Executive Chef will also oversee and be responsible for all food purchasing operations for the department. 

Responsibilities:

1. Adds value as a key member of management; understands the business, financials, industry, customers and strategy.
2. Prepares, manages, and adheres to department budget to maintain expenditure controls.
3. Oversees the specification and purchasing of all food and relevant equipment. Supports the Director of Support Services in Identifying all food vendors.
4. Ensures that all local, state, and federal regulations for food service operations are effectively carried out in all kitchen facilities
5. Ensures proper use, maintenance, and repair of kitchen equipment, placing work orders as needed for facility repair and maintenance.
6. Monitors manager involvement in staff performance by assisting with appropriate action plans, assessing individual employee culinary skills, ensuring staff are Serv Safe certified.
7. Ensures compliance with all local, state and federal labeling guidelines including top allergens.
8. Participates in annual performance evaluations for all culinary staff.
9. Develops, implements, and leads all retail concepts and products that align with customer needs, the current business plan and budget.
10. Supervises personnel responsible for the storage, preparation, assembly, and serving of food for Department of Nutrition Services.
11. Monitors and enforces standards of food quality based on sales data, menu selection and customer/patient feedback.
12. Plans, prepares, and oversees all kitchen activities.
13. Works with the clinical nutrition team to help deploy healthy eating concepts in our retail operations and on our patient menu
14. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

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