Healthcare Traveling Chef Manager

Aventuraatshiloh; Trotwood (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventuraatshiloh is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to provide culinary and operational leadership across multiple locations, ensuring consistent quality and service.

You will lead staff with clear communication, supervise food preparation, maintain sanitation standards, and adapt quickly to changing venues while coordinating with the Dietary Manager.

Expect a 50–55 hour work week with open availability, a passion for true hospitality, and a proactive approach to team development and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in kitchen environments.
• Strong communication and team management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing locations and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Lead staff with effective communication and composure.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards across all sites.
• Supervise kitchen operations and assist in shifts as needed.
• Coordinate with Dietary Manager and ensure compliance across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Punctuality

Adaptable

Job description

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

• Traveling to different locations and providing necessary culinary and managerial support.

• Leading staff with proper communication skills and composure.

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

• Work towards being state-ready at all times.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

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

• Hands-on supervision 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 without a 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 therapeutic and modified diets and preparation.

• Prior healthcare experience (minimum 1 year).

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

• Critical problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated team player.

• Punctual, adaptable, and passionate.

• A keen ability and desire for team development.

• A “do whatever it 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 safely and efficiently.

• Clean and maintain the station by practicing 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.