Hospital Culinary Director: Lead Menu & Patient Dining

Sodexo; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, NC seeks an Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations, ensuring high quality patient and retail dining experiences. You will standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus while partnering with Sodexo to deliver superior service.

The role emphasizes people management, resource deployment, and ongoing menu development in a high-volume hospital setting, with focus on food safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of management experience.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardized operations and menu development.
• Develop and mentor kitchen staff; manage performance.
• Oversee procurement, cost control and quality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

High-volume kitchens

Team mentoring

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certified

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston, NC seeks an Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations, ensuring high quality patient and retail dining experiences. You will standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus while partnering with Sodexo to deliver superior service.

The role emphasizes people management, resource deployment, and ongoing menu development in a high-volume hospital setting, with focus on food safety and client satisfaction.