Lead Chef & Kitchen Supervisor

St. Barnabas Health System Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Barnabas Health System Inc. is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to lead our kitchen team and ensure high-quality operations. The role requires supervision, coverage across kitchen stations, strong food safety knowledge, and reliable leadership.

The position features a 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM shift with every third weekend, and must be available to work consistently. A culinary degree and ServSafe certification are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional cooking/kitchen experience.
• Culinary degree or college education preferred.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Must be able to work in all kitchen positions and lead by example.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen staff during daily operations.
• Ensure food is prepared consistently according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Be able to work and provide coverage in all kitchen positions as needed.
• Assign tasks and coordinate kitchen staff throughout the shift.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, temperatures, and proper food handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed (ServSafe compliance).
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages or ordering needs to management.
• Train and coach kitchen staff on recipes and sanitation.
• Close the kitchen nightly and prepare for next day.

Skills

5+ years exp

ServSafe certified

Kitchen leadership

Strong communication

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

St. Barnabas Health System Inc. is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to lead our kitchen team and ensure high-quality operations. The role requires supervision, coverage across kitchen stations, strong food safety knowledge, and reliable leadership.

The position features a 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM shift with every third weekend, and must be available to work consistently. A culinary degree and ServSafe certification are preferred qualifications.