Healthcare Kitchen Leader — Chef Manager

whitsonsculinarygroup; Elwyn (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Whitsons is seeking a Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations in healthcare dining, delivering nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors while guiding a culinary team.

The role emphasizes food safety, dietary compliance, cost controls, and collaboration with dietitians; requires ServSafe and 3+ years of management in high-volume settings; competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• College or culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• FMP certification preferred; relevant training considered.
• Equivalent combination of culinary training and progressive kitchen management experience will be considered.
• ServSafe certification required; local food safety certification required in any jurisdiction of employment; OSHA certification preferred; must complete all Company-sponsored training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise and train culinary team members to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compassionate service.
• Design patient-centered menus that are nutritious, therapeutic, and compliant with dietary guidelines.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory systems in accordance with healthcare and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinical dietitians and healthcare staff to meet diverse nutritional needs and enhance patient care.
• Manage production records, vendor relationships, and kitchen budgets.
• Foster a culture of dignity, teamwork, and excellence in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Execution under pressure

Education

College or culinary degree

FMP certification preferred

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Whitsons is seeking a Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations in healthcare dining, delivering nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors while guiding a culinary team.

The role emphasizes food safety, dietary compliance, cost controls, and collaboration with dietitians; requires ServSafe and 3+ years of management in high-volume settings; competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.