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Chef Manager – Cook Up Care in Healthcare Nutrition!
Healthcare Dining Leadership
Are you a culinary professional who’s passionate about food, leadership, and purpose? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Chef Manager and bring your skills to a kitchen that nourishes patients, supports healing, and empowers frontline caregivers.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead daily kitchen operations to deliver healthy, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors
- Supervise and train culinary team members to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compassionate service
- Design patient-centered menus that are nutritious, therapeutic, and compliant with dietary guidelines
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and inventory systems in accordance with healthcare and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with clinical dietitians and healthcare staff to meet diverse nutritional needs and enhance patient care
- Manage production records, vendor relationships, and kitchen budgets
- Foster a culture of dignity, teamwork, and excellence in a fast-paced healthcare environment
We’re Looking For:
- 3 years of experience in culinary management (hospital, senior living, or healthcare food service a plus)
- Strong cooking skills with a focus on batch cooking and modified diets
- Knowledge of healthcare dietary requirements, food safety protocols, and production planning
- A compassionate leader who builds strong teams and thrives under pressure
- ServSafe certification
- Passion for food, wellness, and making a difference in the lives of patients and caregivers
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary growth and advancement opportunities
- Predictable schedule
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401K with company match
- Paid time off
- A mission-driven workplace where your work supports health and healing
About Us:
At Whitsons, we believe nourishing food plays a vital role in recovery and well-being. As a Chef Manager in healthcare, you’ll bring culinary care to the front lines—serving meals that support treatment, comfort patients, and fuel caregivers. You won’t just manage a kitchen—you’ll lead a team that brings heart to healthcare.
Ready to lead with compassion and purpose? Apply now and help us heal through food—at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education:
- College / Culinary degree preferred.
- FMP preferred.
- Safety training classes completed as required
Certifications:
- ServSafe Certification required
- OSHA Certification preferred but not required
- Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
Computer Skills:
- All Microsoft Office Suite products
- Ability to learn new software programs
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.