Lead Chef Supervisor - Team, Quality & Safety

St Barnabas Health System; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St Barnabas Health System in the United States is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to lead our kitchen team and ensure efficient, high-quality meal preparation. You will supervise daily operations, uphold recipes, and coordinate coverage across all kitchen stations.

This role requires at least 5 years of kitchen leadership, ServSafe certification, and a culinary degree. The shift runs 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM with every third weekend, and you will be expected to maintain a clean, compliant, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional cooking/kitchen experience.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Ability to supervise in all kitchen positions and lead by example.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen staff during daily operations.
• Ensure food is prepared consistently according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Assign tasks and coordinate kitchen staff throughout the shift.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, and proper handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times.
• Ensure ServSafe and health department food-safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages or ordering needs to management.
• Help reduce food waste and maintain proper storage and labeling.
• Train and coach kitchen employees on recipes, procedures, sanitation, and proper kitchen practices.
• Address kitchen issues and communicate any concerns to management.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Close the kitchen nightly with cleaning, sanitation, and proper prep for next day; complete all closing duties.
• Maintain a professional and positive working environment.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

St Barnabas Health System in the United States is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to lead our kitchen team and ensure efficient, high-quality meal preparation. You will supervise daily operations, uphold recipes, and coordinate coverage across all kitchen stations.

This role requires at least 5 years of kitchen leadership, ServSafe certification, and a culinary degree. The shift runs 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM with every third weekend, and you will be expected to maintain a clean, compliant, and