Lead Hospital Chef – Kitchen & Menu Operations

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 62,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Littleton in Colorado is seeking a skilled lead chef to oversee hospital dining operations. The role focuses on high-quality food preparation, patient-specific diets, and efficient kitchen workflow within a clinical setting.

Applicants should have 3+ years as a lead chef and 5+ years in commercial food service, with strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time, on-site position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training preferred.
• GED awareness preferred for field of study.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food quality, freshness, taste, and presentation, enforcing labeling, rotation, and portion control to meet standards.
• Plan and requisition daily food supplies, assess production needs to prevent waste, maintain organized workstations and trays.
• Lead food preparation ensuring items follow standardized recipes and patient dietary guidelines.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet cafeteria, patient, and unit stocking needs; ensure appropriate supplies.
• Operate and oversee use of commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring safety and proper food handling.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer

Strong communication skills

English language

Strong Computer skills

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AdventHealth Littleton in Colorado is seeking a skilled lead chef to oversee hospital dining operations. The role focuses on high-quality food preparation, patient-specific diets, and efficient kitchen workflow within a clinical setting.

Applicants should have 3+ years as a lead chef and 5+ years in commercial food service, with strong organizational and communication skills. This full-time, on-site position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.