Chef - Full Time Days
ScionHealth•Watertown, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Chef oversees and participates in the preparation of meals for patients, employees, and guests, ensuring nutritional quality, presentation, and compliance with safety standards. This position plans menus, directs kitchen staff, maintains cleanliness and organization, and ensures adherence to recipes, schedules, and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Minimum 2 years of large-quantity food preparation and cooking on demand (Required)
- Prior experience following recipes, organizing prep work, and maintaining sanitation (Required)
Nice To Haves
- Culinary training or certification (Preferred)
- ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification (Preferred or required depending on facility policy)
Responsibilities
- Oversees production of hot and cold meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special functions.
- Ensures proper preparation and portioning of meals according to dietary and production standards.
- Leads kitchen staff and coordinates food prep schedules to ensure meal readiness.
- Maintains food safety by following HACCP standards and completing required documentation.
- Monitors inventory levels and orders food and supplies from stockroom or vendors as needed.
- Follows cleaning schedules and ensures all kitchen equipment and surfaces meet sanitation standards.
- Provides on-the-job training and guidance to cooks and kitchen staff.
- Promotes quality improvement and participates in process efficiency initiatives.
- Participates in departmental budget management by minimizing waste and maximizing product usage.
- Fosters positive working relationships across departments to ensure quality service delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
