Jose Ovalles brings more than 26 years of experience in hospitality, food service, and culinary management to his role as Director of Food Services. A trained master chef, he has held leadership positions in hospitals, institutional kitchens, fine dining restaurants, corporate hotels, banquet facilities, and upscale dining environments.

He has extensive experience managing high-volume dining operations, overseeing staff and menus, maintaining budgets, and ensuring quality nutrition standards. He holds a Culinary Degree from the School of Gourmet Cooking & Catering and maintains multiple certifications, including CFPP, ServSafe Manager, Allergen Awareness, CPR, Choke Safe, and Crowd Management.

Dedicated to supporting patient care through nutrition, Jose emphasizes the role of balanced meals in recovery and values family, mentorship, and community in both his professional and personal life.