Troy Gauthier
About Troy Gauthier
Troy Gauthier serves as the System Director of Culinary and Contract Management at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the culinary field, having previously worked as an Executive Chef at both the Mayo Clinic and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Troy Gauthier serves as the System Director of Culinary and Contract Management at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he oversees culinary operations and contract management, ensuring that the organization meets its food service and nutritional standards across its facilities in the United States.
Education and Expertise
Troy Gauthier studied at Grand Rapids Community College, where he focused on Culinary Arts. He earned an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (A.A.A.S.) degree from 1987 to 1989. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in culinary practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various healthcare settings.
Background
Troy Gauthier has extensive experience in the culinary field, particularly within healthcare. He began his career as a Chef/Lead at Steelcase from 1990 to 1993 in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area. He then transitioned to the Mayo Clinic, where he worked as an Executive Chef for 19 years, from 1998 to 2017, at the Phoenix Campus in Arizona. Following this, he served as Executive Chef at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center for five years, from 2017 to 2022, also in Phoenix.
Professional Experience
Troy Gauthier has held several significant culinary positions throughout his career. His tenure at the Mayo Clinic allowed him to develop and implement high-quality food service programs. At St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, he continued to enhance culinary services, focusing on patient satisfaction and nutritional standards. His diverse experience across these institutions has contributed to his current role at CommonSpirit Health.