Chef

Chef
Gifford Health Care • Cafeteria
Randolph , VT
Non-clinical
Full Time, Rotating
Salary range: $24.49 - $36.73 per hour
Req # 1560
Posted 05/22/2026 Come join our team as a Chef! Gifford's Food and Nutrition Services department is looking for solid team players as it adjusts its approach to local, scratch, healthy cooking. We pride ourselves in providing food with intention thus the ideal candidates will be professional individuals driven by passion and creativity. Gifford offers many opportunities in the culinary field along with a solid work/life balance and an aggressive benefits package. Those in the Food & Beverage Industry looking for a change or even those currently in Institutional Food Service looking for a new direction are highly encouraged to apply today. The Chef provides leadership, guidance, and support to foodservice staff while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, inventory control, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include leading and training staff in menu execution, overseeing kitchen and front-of-house operations, assisting with menu and recipe development, managing schedules, and ensuring adherence to ServeSafe and sanitation standards. This role also includes preparing and serving meals for patients and visitors, maintaining inventory and budgetary controls, understanding therapeutic and modified diets, procuring supplies, and operating commercial kitchen equipment. The ideal candidate will foster staff growth and retention while ensuring an exceptional dining experience for patients, customers, and guests. Gifford Health Care offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to: Competitive wages
Onsite parking 403b retirement plan
Health plans including dental and vision insurance
Tax-saving flexible spending accounts
Health Savings Plan with employer contribution
Long and short-term disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Regular performance reviews