Culinary Lead — Patient Meals & Staff Coach

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Utah seeks a culinary supervisor to oversee kitchen staff, ensure portion control, plating standards, and compliance with safety regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, hiring/training, and administrative duties; requires ServSafe/food handler certification, English proficiency, and experience supervising culinary teams. This is a full-time, on-site position with weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (Utah and Idaho).
• Demonstrated ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize safe food handling techniques.
• Five years supervisory experience, culinary degree, or certificate (Preferred).
• Inventory control, purchasing, costing, and forecasting experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise culinary staff and ensure completion of assigned tasks.
• Hire, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff performance.
• Ensure food safety standards and regulatory guidelines are met.
• Schedule staff to ensure coverage for vacations and call-ins within budget.
• Manage overtime and budgeted staffing levels.
• Lead patient areas and modified diets where applicable; implement best practices.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Food production

Reading recipes

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Tools

Commercial cooking equipment

Job description

Intermountain Health in Utah seeks a culinary supervisor to oversee kitchen staff, ensure portion control, plating standards, and compliance with safety regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership, hiring/training, and administrative duties; requires ServSafe/food handler certification, English proficiency, and experience supervising culinary teams. This is a full-time, on-site position with weekend coverage.