Multisite Traveling Chef Manager

Waters of Hobart; Hobart, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters of Hobart is seeking a Traveling Cook Manager to lead kitchen operations across multiple healthcare communities. You will travel between facilities, coach teams, ensure quality dining experiences, and promote safe, nutritious, resident-focused meals.

This hands-on leadership role requires ServSafe or equivalent certification, the ability to cook large quantities, and collaboration with managers to standardize menus, budgets, and food safety across sites.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two years dietary experience.
• Experience working with senior adults or healthcare populations.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food-safety credential.
• Certified Dietary Manager (strongly preferred).
• Experience managing multiple culinary locations or traveling to cook.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, and menu management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Multisite Cook Manager - Travel regularly between assigned assisted living and healthcare communities to assess and support culinary operations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and operational guidance to Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, cooks, and dining-service teams.
• Maintain consistent culinary standards, procedures, recipes, presentation, and service expectations across all locations.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing, waste, portion control, and product utilization.

Job description

Waters of Hobart is seeking a Traveling Cook Manager to lead kitchen operations across multiple healthcare communities. You will travel between facilities, coach teams, ensure quality dining experiences, and promote safe, nutritious, resident-focused meals.

This hands-on leadership role requires ServSafe or equivalent certification, the ability to cook large quantities, and collaboration with managers to standardize menus, budgets, and food safety across sites.