Culinary Production Manager – Healthcare Dining & Ops

Forefront Healthcare, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront is seeking a Manager Culinary Production in Pittsburgh, PA to lead daily back-of-house operations for resident dining, café/retail and catering. You will ensure recipe adherence, portion control, food safety, inventory management, and staff development to deliver high-quality dining experiences in a healthcare environment.

Working with the Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian, you will implement standardized systems, train staff, build staffing schedules, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Ability to coach staff and manage schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily back-of-house culinary operations for resident dining, café/retail and catering.
• Ensure standardized recipes, portion control, inventory accuracy, and quality checks.
• Lead staff development, training and performance feedback; manage cost and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian on menus and therapeutic diets.
• Maintain compliance with health regulations and company policies; support quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operations management

Food safety

Quality assurance

Communication

Tools

HACCP

ServSafe

Inventory control

Job description

Forefront is seeking a Manager Culinary Production in Pittsburgh, PA to lead daily back-of-house operations for resident dining, café/retail and catering. You will ensure recipe adherence, portion control, food safety, inventory management, and staff development to deliver high-quality dining experiences in a healthcare environment.

Working with the Executive Chef and Registered Dietitian, you will implement standardized systems, train staff, build staffing schedules, and drive continuous