Hospital Chef - Lead Patient-Focused Kitchen

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX seeks a Chef to supervise all menu item preparation for the cafeteria, patient trays, catering and lounges. You will lead food production, sanitation, and purchasing, ensuring quality and safety standards across multiple service sites.

The role requires culinary certification, a supervisory background in food service, and Serve Safe certification. Hospital experience preferred with a focus on patient-centered dining and nutrition management.

Qualifications

• Culinary certification preferred.
• Three years of food service in a supervisory capacity.
• Serve Safe Certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of all cafeteria, tray line, catering and physician lounge items.
• Train, orient and schedule staff for food production, sanitation and safety.
• Monitor performance and retrain staff as needed.
• Plan and evaluate normal and therapeutic food service for patients and staff.
• Maintain production records, QA data and improvement metrics.

Skills

Culinary skills

Supervisory experience

Serve Safe Certification

Education

Culinary Certification

Bachelor's in dietetics or food systems management

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX seeks a Chef to supervise all menu item preparation for the cafeteria, patient trays, catering and lounges. You will lead food production, sanitation, and purchasing, ensuring quality and safety standards across multiple service sites.

The role requires culinary certification, a supervisory background in food service, and Serve Safe certification. Hospital experience preferred with a focus on patient-centered dining and nutrition management.