Hospital Kitchen Chef: Lead Nutrition & Safety Operations

Pappas Restaurants, Inc.; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Luby’s Culinary Services, part of the Pappas family of restaurants, seeks a Chef for DHR Health in Edinburg, TX. The Chef leads daily kitchen operations, ensures quality, and collaborates with the Executive Chef to meet company goals in a hospital dining setting.

Minimum 3 years in food service production management with hospital experience; ServSafe certification within 1 month of hire; strong reading/writing, teamwork, and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of food service production management experience, hospital food service knowledge.
• ServSafe certification within one month of hire; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operation of the assigned account and partners with Executive Chef and Leadership.
• Oversees purchasing, inventory, and production worksheets; ensures safety and sanitation.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation; maintains compliance with standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

MS Excel

MS Word

ServSafe

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Associates in Hospitality Management

Tools

None

Job description

Luby’s Culinary Services, part of the Pappas family of restaurants, seeks a Chef for DHR Health in Edinburg, TX. The Chef leads daily kitchen operations, ensures quality, and collaborates with the Executive Chef to meet company goals in a hospital dining setting.

Minimum 3 years in food service production management with hospital experience; ServSafe certification within 1 month of hire; strong reading/writing, teamwork, and communication skills are required.