Traveling Chef Manager

Aventura-Health-Grou; Oakwood Village (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura-Health-Grou is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to lead culinary operations across multiple locations. You will supervise staff, ensure high standards of sanitation and safety, and manage a demanding 50-55 hour week with flexible scheduling.

The ideal candidate has healthcare kitchen experience, a passion for hospitality, strong leadership, and the ability to pivot quickly in dynamic environments. This role requires hands-on culinary oversight and state compliance leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have healthcare experience (minimum 1 year).
• Understanding of therapeutic and modified diets and preparation.
• Passion for hospitality toward guests and staff.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated team player who can lead remotely and in person.

Responsibilities

• Traveling to different locations and providing culinary and managerial support.
• Leading staff with clear communication and composure.
• Handle a 50-55 hour work week with open availability.
• Work towards state readiness at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Establish, enforce, and maintain sanitation and state compliance standards.
• Hands-on supervision of food 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.
• Know all aspects of the culinary operation.
• 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 with safety and sanitation in mind.
• Assist with cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment.
• Assist in placing food orders and putting away orders.
• Provide 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.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Time management

Safety focus

Adaptability

Problem solving

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 ideal Traveling Chef Manager 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-motivatedteam player.




• Punctual, adaptable, and passionate.




• A keen ability and desire for team development.




• A “do whateverit 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.

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.