Healthcare Chef Manager: Lead Dining Excellence

Sodexo; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision care andWell-­

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a driven Chef Manager at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD to lead culinary operations in a high-volume healthcare setting and develop a skilled team committed to exceptional patient dining experiences.

You will standardize operations, mentor staff, design menus that meet client preferences and nutritional standards, oversee procurement and sourcing, and foster strong partnerships with clients and leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume healthcare or institutional kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations in a high-volume healthcare environment.
• Develop and mentor a diverse culinary team to ensure high performance.
• Standardize operations and implement streamlined culinary systems.
• Design menus that balance creativity with client preferences and nutritional standards.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure quality ingredients and cost control.
• Play a key role in hiring, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

People management

Food safety and HACCP

Vendor relations

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a driven Chef Manager at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD to lead culinary operations in a high-volume healthcare setting and develop a skilled team committed to exceptional patient dining experiences.

You will standardize operations, mentor staff, design menus that meet client preferences and nutritional standards, oversee procurement and sourcing, and foster strong partnerships with clients and leadership to drive continuous improvement.