Traveling Chef Manager

Aventura Health Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura Health Group seeks a Traveling Chef Manager to support multiple sites, traveling as required, and leading kitchen teams with strong communication and composure. Expect a 50-55 hour work week and a focus on safety, sanitation, and state compliance.

The ideal candidate brings healthcare experience, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and a passion for hospitality, with leadership and problem-solving skills to develop staff and maintain high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• Must have healthcare experience (minimum 1 year).
• Understanding of therapeutic and modified diets.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player with punctuality.
• Ability to pivot quickly and supervise staff.
• Commitment to safety, sanitation, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean and organized stations.
• Assist in placing orders and restocking.
• Provide relief to Dietary Manager when needed.
• Restock items throughout the shift.
• Adhere to sanitation and production codes.
• Hands-on supervision of preparation.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

Problem-solving

Team development

Adaptable

Punctual

Do whatever it takes

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.