Lead Production Chef – High-Volume Senior Meals

Mobile Meals of Toledo; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

403(b) with match

Vacation & PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mobile Meals of Toledo is seeking a Head Production Chef to lead daily production of nutritious meals for seniors, supervise cooking staff, and ensure food safety standards. The role involves following standardized recipes, tracking inventory, and collaborating with the Dietary Manager and Food Production Manager to deliver culturally appropriate meals.

You will report to the Kitchen Director and must have leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen, with strong knowledge of food safety and

Qualifications

• Degree or Certificate in culinary arts or food service management, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in high volume, large batch kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large volume daily hot and frozen meals according to production schedule using approved recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Modify meals for specific health needs, low-sodium diets, diabetics, and medically tailored.
• Manage kitchen inventory, assist in ordering food supplies, and log refrigerator temperatures.
• Maintain clean workspaces and follow health-code sanitation rules.
• General Maintenance of all Kitchen Equipment.
• Manage, train, and evaluate cooking staff.
• Foster a positive work environment and address any staff issues or concerns.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of kitchen equipment and facilities.
• Help Oversee inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with the Food Production Manager to order and manage stock levels and reduce waste.
• Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies and budget controls.
• Work with Dietary Manager to ensure all menus and recipes are within nutrition guidelines.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and ensure culturally sensitive meals are prepared to meet diverse client needs.
• Ensure kitchen operations comply with local health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of food production, time and temperature records.
• Collaborate with Food Production Manager to create Standard Operating Procedures for changing production processes.
• Communicate effectively with all kitchen staff, vendors and volunteers.
• Identify areas for improvement in kitchen operations and implement changes.
• Stay updated on industry culinary trends.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Culinary arts degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mobile Meals of Toledo is seeking a Head Production Chef to lead daily production of nutritious meals for seniors, supervise cooking staff, and ensure food safety standards. The role involves following standardized recipes, tracking inventory, and collaborating with the Dietary Manager and Food Production Manager to deliver culturally appropriate meals.

You will report to the Kitchen Director and must have leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen, with strong knowledge of food safety and