HEALTHCARE TRAVELING CHEF MANAGER

Waters of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Fort Wayne is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to lead culinary operations across multiple locations. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with dietary needs. Ideal candidates should have prior healthcare experience and strong leadership skills, with a commitment to providing excellent hospitality. This position demands flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare experience (minimum 1 year).
• A passion for giving true hospitality.
• Ability to assume complete control of the kitchen.
• Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Give relief to the Dietary Manager for days off.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.

Skills

Critical problem-solving skills

Strong leadership skills

Self-motivated team player

Ability to pivot quickly

Experience with therapeutic diets

Job description

The Traveling Chef Manager position includes the following but is not limited to:

Traveling to different locations and providingnecessary culinary and managerialsupport.

Leading staff with proper communication skills and composure.

Handle a 50-55 hour work week with open availability.

Work towards being state-readyat all times.

Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Establish, enforce,and maintain all service, sanitation,and state compliance standards.

Hands-onsupervision of preparation.

Assist in picking up shifts when there are call-offs.

Focus on safety, quality, consistency, and organization.

Maintain standards of quality, costs, eye appeal,and overall flavor.

Ability to assume complete control of the kitchen withouta manager.

Communicate with the Manager on supervision and development of employees,ensuring they maintain a productive and positive attitude.

Responsible for knowing all aspects of the culinary operation.

The ideal candidate will possess:

A keen understanding of theraputic and modified diets and preperation.

Prior healthcare experience (minimum 1 year).

A passion for giving true hospitality (both to guests and staff members).

Critical problem-solving skills.

Self-motivatedteam player.

Punctual, adaptable, and passionate.

A keen ability and desire for team development.

A “do whateverit takes” attitude.

The ability to pivot quickly and be adaptable in all situations

Strong leadership skills.

Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment

The desire for continued learning.

Job Duties:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safelyand efficiently.
• Clean and maintain the station bypracticing good safety and sanitation.
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment.
• Assist in placing food orders and putting away the food order.
• Give relief to the Dietary Manager so they may have days off and fill in for managerial duties as needed.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.