Culinary Production Manager - Healthcare Dining Leadership

Forefront; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Pet insurance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Manager, Culinary Production to lead all back-of-house culinary operations, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents, patients, and guests.

You will manage recipe adherence, food safety, inventory, and staff development in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian, driving standardization and continuous improvement across multiple Forefront locations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily production for resident dining, café/retail, and catering functions.
• Ensure execution of standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Manage production sheets, batch cooking schedules, and par levels.
• Conduct daily quality checks for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance.
• Support menu rollouts, seasonal programs, and special events.
• Lead staffing schedules aligned with census and service demands.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Enforce HACCP, ServSafe, allergen, and infection prevention standards.
• Monitor temperature logs, cooling procedures, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure compliance with state/local health regulations and company policies.
• Lead corrective actions and audit readiness.
• Assist in managing food cost, labor productivity, and waste reduction.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, FIFO rotation, and inventory accuracy.
• Support recipe costing and menu engineering initiatives.
• Maintain production records and purchasing compliance.
• Partner with Registered Dietitian on therapeutic diets and IDDSI standards.
• Support resident engagement and culinary experience programs.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for seamless service execution.
• Participate in client meetings and quality improvement efforts.
• Travel to support multiple locations or meetings

Job description

Forefront is seeking a Manager, Culinary Production to lead all back-of-house culinary operations, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for residents, patients, and guests.

You will manage recipe adherence, food safety, inventory, and staff development in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian, driving standardization and continuous improvement across multiple Forefront locations.