Chef

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Chef oversees food production, culinary, and kitchen operations in a high-volume healthcare environment. The role delivers food service to patients, retail dining outlets, cafeterias, and catering operations while leading culinary and support staff. The Chef is responsible for food quality, regulatory compliance, labor management, staff development, and operational excellence, balancing strategic planning and people leadership with engagement in day-to-day operations.

The base schedule is Thursday through Monday, typically 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The Chef must be willing to assist with staff call-offs, PTO coverage, and operational needs as they arise.

Requirements

• Culinary degree required.
• 10–15 years of culinary experience.
• 3–4+ years of culinary management leadership experience.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced food service environments.
• Strong understanding of food production, catering, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead multiple workgroups and departments simultaneously.
• Willingness to assist with staff call-offs, PTO coverage, and operational needs as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, training, and direction to culinary leadership teams, cooks, production staff, and dish teams.
• Oversee retail culinary operations, patient meal production, and hospital catering services.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and healthcare dietary regulations.
• Manage food and labor budgets while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Develop menus, recipes, and food offerings that meet quality standards and patient dietary requirements.
• Delegate daily operational responsibilities and workload assignments across culinary and support teams.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout kitchen, preparation, and production areas.
• Manage purchasing and ordering to support menu rotations and operational needs.
• Conduct hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development activities.
• Build staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage based on business volumes.
• Provide leadership presence during off-hours and assist with staffing coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree