Hospital Kitchen Lead Chef - Quality, Safety & Meal Prep

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center in southeastern Wisconsin seeks a skilled hospital kitchen leader to oversee meal preparation for patients, staff and guests. You will direct kitchen staff, plan menus, ensure safety and quality, and maintain compliance with dietary and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a culinary background, ServSafe certification, and at least 2 years of large-quantity cooking experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary training or certification preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred or required per facility policy.
• Minimum 2 years of large-quantity food preparation and cooking on demand required.
• Experience following recipes, organizing prep work, and maintaining sanitation required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production of meals for patients, staff, and guests.
• Ensures meals meet dietary and production standards.
• Directs kitchen staff and coordinates prep schedules.
• Maintains HACCP standards and required documentation.
• Monitors inventory and orders supplies as needed.
• Ensures sanitation standards and cleaning schedules are followed.
• Provides on-the-job training to cooks and staff.
• Supports quality improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Assists in departmental budget management to minimize waste.
• Fosters positive cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Food safety

Staff leadership

Meal planning

Dietary knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Watertown Regional Medical Center in southeastern Wisconsin seeks a skilled hospital kitchen leader to oversee meal preparation for patients, staff and guests. You will direct kitchen staff, plan menus, ensure safety and quality, and maintain compliance with dietary and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a culinary background, ServSafe certification, and at least 2 years of large-quantity cooking experience in a healthcare setting.