Chef Manager - Pocopson Nursing Home

Whitsons Culinary Group•Pocopson Township, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Minimum 3-5 years of high volume food service management experience required.
Safety training classes completed as required
All Microsoft Office Suite products
Ability to learn new software programs

Nice To Haves

hospital, senior living, or healthcare food service a plus
College / Culinary degree preferred.
FMP preferred.
OSHA Certification preferred but not required
Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.

Responsibilities

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