Chef Manager - Pocopson Nursing Home

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.