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Chef Manager
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Elmhurst, IL, 60126
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 15 January 2026
Overview
Department: Dietary
Schedule: Full-Time - Days
Facility: St. Mary’s Hospital- Kankakee
Location: Kankakee , IL 60901
Responsibilities
Establishes and oversees food production practices and kitchen operations to provide quality food service for patients, cafeteria visitors, physician dining and catered events. Provides staff education and development in the areas of culinary skills, food handling and sanitation practices. Supervises production employees as well as food service workers to ensure full compliance with federal, state and other regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Five (5) in healthcare food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience with two (2) years supervisory experience preferred
2. Food Safety Certification from an accredited organization and maintain current.
3. HAACP, CDM and/or CFPP certifications desired.
4. Culinary degree or certification desired.
5. Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.
County Specific requirement.
County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Pay Transparency
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $30.49 to $44.08 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Chef Managers in healthcare, like at Prime Healthcare Services, focus heavily on dietary compliance, therapeutic diets, and large-scale food safety standards compared to restaurant chefs who prioritize menu creativity and customer dining experience. This role demands managing patient nutrition alongside cafeteria and event food service.
Certifications such as Food Safety, HACCP, CDM, and CFPP are highly valued locally for healthcare culinary managers. These credentials demonstrate expertise in safe food handling, regulatory compliance, and therapeutic diet knowledge crucial for overseeing hospital dietary departments.
Strong leadership in staff education, expertise in therapeutic and institutional cooking, plus up-to-date food safety certifications stand out. Candidates must blend culinary skills with compliance knowledge to ensure patient-centered food service excellence in healthcare facilities.
The company offers a customizable benefits package including tuition reimbursement and voluntary programs that encourage continuous learning. Such support helps Chef Managers refine culinary leadership skills and stay current with healthcare food service standards.
With an estimated annual compensation range of $30.49 to $44.08 per hour, this position provides competitive wages that consider experience, certifications, and education. Elmhurst's healthcare culinary manager salaries align closely with regional cost of living and demand.
Balancing strict regulatory compliance with diverse dietary needs of patients, staff, and visitors is complex. Additionally, overseeing large teams while maintaining high-quality food production during day shifts requires adaptive leadership and strong organizational skills.
Illinois mandates county-specific food handler certifications that must be current. For Elmhurst and Kankakee areas, obtaining and maintaining these certifications ensures adherence to public health laws and supports safe culinary operations in hospital environments.
Daily responsibilities often include supervising kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, coordinating meal preparation for patients and events, and conducting ongoing staff training to uphold culinary and sanitation standards.
Chef Managers here can directly impact patient wellness by implementing therapeutic diet plans and optimizing food quality. The role blends culinary expertise with healthcare nutrition, allowing managers to play a vital part in recovery and satisfaction.
By empowering Chef Managers with comprehensive training and certifications, Prime Healthcare ensures strict adherence to federal and state regulations while fostering a culture of culinary excellence tailored to healthcare dietary needs.