Chef Manager

Trinity Health
Clinton Township, MI
Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus: Responsible for the daily operations & the oversight of staff. Supervisors work in collaboration with department managers to manage staff & department effectively. Participates in & contributes to the performance management/review process. Implements departmental plans & priorities identified by accountable leaders. May participate & recommend in the hiring & selection process. Responds promptly & directly to meet or exceed customers’ needs.

Process Focus: Follows standards of performance & work processes in designated areas. Coordinates staff scheduling & assignment. Reviews & approves administrative functions (time, payroll, expense). Stewards productive use of resources (e.g., people, financial, equipment, supplies, materials) to achieve assigned commitments, experiences & quality standards.

Communication: Employs effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Develops an environment of mutual confidence & trust through collaborative relationships; Effectively communicates goals, standards, program expectations, service performance & how the work serves Trinity Health objectives; Proactively recognizes, addresses &/or escalates organizational, operational, or team conflicts.

Environment: Performs work in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy manner; self-monitors & initiates corrections and/or seeks guidance when needed. Demonstrates flexibility & self-direction by responding as a team player. Helps to create a positive work environment that promotes productivity. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others.

Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

  • Monitors & ensures compliance of Food and Nutrition staff to operational standards to assure quality food service to patients, visitors and staff.
  • Support colleagues with their daily duties including cooking, cleaning, and food delivery to patients.
  • Manage daily production and execution of the food service operations of a senior living facility to ensure residents receive nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet regulatory dietary requirements while meeting the residences preferences.
  • Supervise and support dietary staff, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and fostering a respectful, resident-focused work culture.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support staff development and accountability.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., CMS, state health codes) and internal policies related to food safety, sanitation, and infection control.
  • Collaborate with administration and residents with menu selections to improve dining experience, creating a home like dining experience.
  • Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation to maintain high standards of resident satisfaction and nutritional value.
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining quality and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Certified Diet Manager. 2–3 years of experience in food service, preferably in healthcare or long-term care.

Additional Qualifications (nice To Have)

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions (General Summary)

Direct Healthcare Services / Indirect Healthcare / Support Services

  • Exposure to conditions which may be considered unpleasant to sight, touch, sound & / or smell. Occasional
  • Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists & gases, biohazards / hazards (mechanical, electrical, burns, chemicals, radiation, sharp objects, etc.). Occasional
  • Exposure to or subject to noise, infectious waste, diseases & conditions. Occasional
  • Exposure to interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations. Frequent
  • Ability to follow tasks through to completion, understand & relate to complex ideas / concepts, remember multiple tasks & regimens over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Continuous
  • Ability to read small print, hear sounds & voice / speech patterns, give / receive instructions & other verbal communications (in-person & / or over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned) with some background noise. Continuous
  • Perform manual dexterity activities & / or grasping / handling. Frequent
  • Ability to climb, kneel, crouch & / or operate foot controls. Occasional
  • Use a computer / other technology. Continuous
  • Sit with the ability to vary / adjust physical position or activity. Continuous
  • Maintain a safe working environment & use available personal protective equipment (PPE). Continuous

Comply with Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, policies, procedures & guidelines.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Posted 2026-02-02

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