Healthcare Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Excellence and Teams

Sodexo; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager to support food operations at Adams Neurosciences Center at Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael Campus, opening in early 2027. You will lead culinary excellence, standardize operations, and mentor a team of 10–20 union employees in a premier healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include menu planning, procurement of high-quality ingredients, and enforcing food safety with ServSafe and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of management experience.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations in a high-volume healthcare environment.
• Manage 10–20 union employees and ensure quality, safety, and development.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement menus meeting nutrition standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Procurement

Team development

Food safety

Culinary excellence

Education

High School Diploma

GED or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager to support food operations at Adams Neurosciences Center at Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael Campus, opening in early 2027. You will lead culinary excellence, standardize operations, and mentor a team of 10–20 union employees in a premier healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include menu planning, procurement of high-quality ingredients, and enforcing food safety with ServSafe and HACCP.