Chef

saintlukes; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's seeks a seasoned culinary leader to oversee hospital dining programs, patient meals, and catering services. You will manage food safety, regulatory compliance, and labor budgets while guiding chefs, cooks, and dietary staff toward high-quality, patient-focused meals.

Responsibilities include menu development, staffing, training, and performance management. The role demands experience in high-volume environments and hands-on leadership during demanding shifts.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required.
• 10-15 years of culinary experience.
• 3-4+ years of culinary management leadership experience.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced food service environments.
• Strong understanding of food production, catering, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead multiple workgroups and departments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, and direction to culinary leadership teams, cooks, production staff, and dish teams.
• Oversee all retail culinary operations, patient meal production, and hospital catering services.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and healthcare dietary regulations.
• Manage food and labor budgets while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Develop menus, recipes, and food offerings that meet quality standards and patient dietary requirements.
• Delegate daily operational responsibilities and workload assignments across culinary and support teams.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout all kitchen, preparation, and production areas.
• Manage purchasing and ordering processes to support menu rotations and operational needs.
• Conduct hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development activities.
• Build staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage based on business volumes.
• Provide leadership presence during off-hours and assist with staffing coverage as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Staff development

High-volume service

Menu development

Food safety

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Associate degree

Job description

Job Description Job Description

Schedule

• Base schedule is Thursday through Monday
• Typical hours are 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• Must be willing to assist with staff call-offs, PTO coverage, and operational needs as they arise

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, and direction to culinary leadership teams, cooks, production staff, and dish teams.
• Oversee all retail culinary operations, patient meal production, and hospital catering services.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and healthcare dietary regulations.
• Manage food and labor budgets while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Develop menus, recipes, and food offerings that meet quality standards and patient dietary requirements.
• Delegate daily operational responsibilities and workload assignments across culinary and support teams.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout all kitchen, preparation, and production areas.
• Manage purchasing and ordering processes to support menu rotations and operational needs.
• Conduct hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development activities.
• Build staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage based on business volumes.
• Provide leadership presence during off-hours and assist with staffing coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Culinary degree required
• 10-15 years of culinary experience
• 3-4+ years of culinary management leadership experience
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced food service environments
• Strong understanding of food production, catering, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Proven ability to lead multiple workgroups and departments simultaneously

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: 2 years
• Associate Degree

Job Details

• Full Time
• Swing (United States of America)