Head Chef/Supervisor

Centers Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations in a healthcare setting. You will lead the dietary team, plan meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and ensure a high‑quality Kosher kitchen environment tailored to resident needs.

The role demands leadership, 2+ years in large-scale production, and a strong focus on cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction. A flexible schedule and weekend coverage are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in large-scale culinary production with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of large-scale meal prep, therapeutic diets, and Kosher guidelines.
• ServSafe Manager or equivalent healthcare culinary certification is required.
• Flexible schedule including weekends; ability to stand for long periods.
• Strong communication, team-building and resident-care focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scratch-preparation, cooking, baking, and plating of all daily meals.
• Maintain Kosher kitchen compliance and dietary standards.
• Direct meal service and tray line; ensure accurate portions and diet textures.
• Uphold sanitation, cleanliness, and local health code compliance.
• Lead kitchen operations during meal periods and assist the Food Service Director when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Manager

Job description

Brooklyn Center is hiring a Head Chef/Supervisor in Brooklyn, NY.

Position: Executive Chef / Kitchen Supervisor

Location: Residential Care Facility

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee our daily culinary operations and manage the dietary team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the preparation, cooking, and service of all three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while maintaining a strict, high-standard Kosher kitchen environment. You will work closely with facility leadership to ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Operations: Oversee the scratch-preparation, cooking, baking, and plating of all daily meals, including specialty rolls, pastries, and desserts.
• Kosher Compliance: Maintain full operational compliance with Kosher kitchen regulations and dietary standards.
• Meal Service & Tray Line: Direct and actively participate in the meal assembly line to ensure accurate portioning, timely service, and proper diet texture compliance.
• Sanitation & Food Safety: Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, including hands‑on pot/pan sanitization, general workstation upkeep, and adherence to local health codes.
• Leadership & Team Support: Manage kitchen operations and staff during meal periods, stepping into the leadership role in the absence of the Food Service Director. Perform other related kitchen management tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in large-scale culinary production (healthcare or long‑term care experience strongly preferred). Proven track record in a supervisory or kitchen management role.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of large-scale meal preparation, therapeutic diets, and Kosher guidelines.
• Certifications & Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. ServSafe Manager (or equivalent healthcare culinary certification) required.
• Schedule & Physicality: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including alternating weekends. Must be physically capable of standing for long periods, bending, lifting, and handling manual kitchen tasks.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong team‑building capacity, and a dedication to high‑quality resident care and customer service.

About us:

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a state-of-the-art 281‑bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. It’s a 280,000 sq. ft. ultramodern facility with a 6,000 sq. ft. high‑tech therapy suite and 14,000 sq. ft. of exclusive rooftop and outdoor spaces. A recognized leader in short‑term rehab and long‑term care, Brooklyn Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our patients and residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest. Brooklyn Center is a proud member of Centers Health Care—the largest post‑acute health care network in the Northeast.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V