Hospital Kitchen Lead Chef for Patient Meals

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ServSafe certification encouraged

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in southeastern Wisconsin seeks a Chef to oversee patient, staff, and guest meal preparation. You will plan menus, direct kitchen staff, ensure safety, and maintain high standards for quality and presentation.

The role focuses on large-volume production, dietary accommodations, and adherence to recipes and schedules. You will train cooks, monitor inventory, and contribute to cost controls within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of large-quantity food preparation and cooking on demand.
• Experience following recipes, organizing prep work, and maintaining sanitation.
• Knowledge of HACCP and safety policies in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Ability to lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production of hot and cold meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special functions.
• Ensures proper preparation and portioning of meals according to dietary and production standards.
• Leads kitchen staff and coordinates food prep schedules to ensure meal readiness.
• Maintains food safety by following HACCP standards and completing required documentation.
• Monitors inventory levels and orders food and supplies from stockroom or vendors as needed.
• Follows cleaning schedules and ensures all kitchen equipment and surfaces meet sanitation standards.
• Provides on-the-job training and guidance to cooks and kitchen staff.
• Promotes quality improvement and participates in process efficiency initiatives.
• Participates in departmental budget management by minimizing waste and maximizing product usage.
• Fosters positive working relationships across departments to ensure quality service delivery.

Skills

Food preparation

Staff leadership

Safety standards

Dietary restrictions

High-volume cooking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training or certification

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Watertown Regional Medical Center in southeastern Wisconsin seeks a Chef to oversee patient, staff, and guest meal preparation. You will plan menus, direct kitchen staff, ensure safety, and maintain high standards for quality and presentation.

The role focuses on large-volume production, dietary accommodations, and adherence to recipes and schedules. You will train cooks, monitor inventory, and contribute to cost controls within a hospital setting.