Traveling Chef Manager

The Waters; Gainesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters in Gainesboro, Tennessee seeks a Traveling Chef Manager to support operations across locations, lead staff with clear communication, and maintain a 50-55 hour work week with open availability. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and state compliance while ensuring quality, costs, eye appeal, and flavor across menus.

The ideal candidate will have healthcare exposure, knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets, and strong leadership to develop teams and sustain hospitality and

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience (minimum 1 year)
• Understanding of therapeutic and modified diets
• Strong leadership and team development
• Punctual, adaptable and passionate about service

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized station and kitchen.
• Assist in placing food orders and stocking supplies.
• Provide relief to Dietary Manager and cover managerial duties when needed.
• Restock items during shifts and ensure sanitation standards.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Staff supervision

Problem-solving

Adaptability

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 idealcandidate 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-motivatedteam player.

• Punctual, adaptable, and passionate.

• A keen ability and desire for team development.

• A "do whateverit takes" attitude.

• The ability to pivot quicky and be adaptable in all situations

• Strong leadership skills.

• Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment

• The desire for continued learning.

Traveling Chef Manager 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.