Chef Supervisor — Culinary Lead & Staff Coach

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 39,950 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Chef Supervisor to work under the Manager, Executive Chef, supervising daily production and sanitation of the kitchen. You will train staff, assist with VIP catering, and ensure quality, portion control, and standardized recipes while ordering supplies and covering shifts as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and 3–5 years of supervisory cooking experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Secondary education in cooking/food preparation preferred.
• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily production and sanitation of the kitchen with the Manager, Executive Chef.
• Trains and develops staff; handles VIP catering and employee events when needed.
• Maintains high standards for quality, sanitation, and portion control using standardized recipes.
• Orders food supplies daily and prepares foods meeting menu requirements.
• Assists in coverage during days off and in manager’s absence; adapts to overtime and holidays.

Skills

Ovens

Steam kettles

Groen pan

Slicing machine

Chopper

Follow recipes

Quality control

Team supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe certification

Secondary education in cooking/food preparation

Tools

Cooking equipment handling

Job description

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking a Chef Supervisor to work under the Manager, Executive Chef, supervising daily production and sanitation of the kitchen. You will train staff, assist with VIP catering, and ensure quality, portion control, and standardized recipes while ordering supplies and covering shifts as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and 3–5 years of supervisory cooking experience.