Traveling Chef & Dietary Support Specialist

EHG; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday Pay (1.5x)

Overtime Pay (1.5x)

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a dietary cook to travel between affiliated facilities, prepare meals, and ensure adherence to dietary guidelines and sanitation standards. You will support resident meals, monitor portioning, and assist with special events as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of large-scale food preparation experience, with strong English communication and a team-oriented approach. Travel and reliability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of one year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work well within a team.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with good organization.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements and work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvements to benefit customers and workflow.
• Prepare and cook resident meals according to menu and serving counts.
• Prepare meals following proper methods and temperatures for yield.
• Clean area and equipment per sanitation requirements.
• Taste, smell, and observe foods to ensure recipe compliance and appeal.
• Prepare meals on time to meet serving schedules.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines and check trays for accuracy.
• Monitor portion control to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for staff, families, visitors, and events as directed by Administrator.
• Prepare and serve per menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, and temperature controls.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking a dietary cook to travel between affiliated facilities, prepare meals, and ensure adherence to dietary guidelines and sanitation standards. You will support resident meals, monitor portioning, and assist with special events as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of large-scale food preparation experience, with strong English communication and a team-oriented approach. Travel and reliability are essential for this role.