Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Sodexo; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo invites you to join Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as Chef Manager, leading a culinary team and overseeing operations, ordering, menu development, food costing, patient rounding, retail, and food safety.

This leadership role focuses on standardizing operations, developing staff, and crafting menus that meet client needs and nutrition standards, while building strong partnerships to elevate the dining experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary leadership in high-volume environments.
• Mentor teams and drive professional development.
• Advanced menu planning with current trends.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and HACCP knowledge.
• Proficient in computer systems to streamline operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a culinary team, setting direction and standards.
• Standardize operations to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Oversee procurement, costing, and quality ingredients.
• Develop menus balancing creativity, nutrition, and client needs.
• Strengthen client partnerships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchens

Team mentorship

Menu planning

Food safety (ServSafe, HACCP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo invites you to join Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as Chef Manager, leading a culinary team and overseeing operations, ordering, menu development, food costing, patient rounding, retail, and food safety.

This leadership role focuses on standardizing operations, developing staff, and crafting menus that meet client needs and nutrition standards, while building strong partnerships to elevate the dining experience.