AVI Foodsystems is looking for a unique driver of cultural transformation as the Director of Culinary Operations to lead our culinary team at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, PA. The salary for this position is up to $115,000.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cultural transformation of culinary department
• Lead and develop the kitchen, preparation, and presentation of foods by chefs, cooks and other team members, overseeing that all the food items are prepared as determined by our culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Develop culinary leaders to be qualified and effective in skills and behaviors
• Guardian of learning and process improvement
• Model of healthy culture
• Visible action and presence within operations
• Build a culture of collaboration within food services and amongst hospital administration and leaders
• Agent of self-awareness
• Oversees and ensures we achieve and exceed Press Ganey results for patient programs, retail program, revenue and services
• Lead high volume catering environment
• Ensure and maintain compliance with safety and sanitation program

Requirements:

• Healthcare Executive Chef experience in a high reliability organization
• Ivy league, healthcare academic leadership preferred
• Lean process improvement experience preferred
• Proven track record in managing more than $10 million of managed volume
• Compassionate leadership skills with ability to deliver results in a process-focused environment
• Creativity and passion to lead our team to produce innovative and inspiring culinary partnerships with our client and community
• Proven experience in managing high volume level projects
• Procurement and inventory experience required
• High level integrity and commitment to standards
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to make decisions with data to improve quality and make operational decisions
• Passion towards safety and sanitation
• Ability to create a talented staff to provide consistency in all food and service functions
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Certified Executive Chef preferred

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

• A family culture and atmosphere
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Immense training and growth opportunities

Text AVI to 51893 to join our talent network and apply!

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE

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