Traveling Chef Manager (Healthcare)

Archway Management; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management seeks a Traveling Chef Manager to lead culinary operations while traveling up to 50% across Illinois and beyond. This role demands hands-on supervision and the ability to manage a 50-55 hour work week with open availability.

The ideal candidate holds a CDM, has healthcare experience (min 1 year), and is passionate about hospitality, safety, and sanitation. You will supervise staff, prepare food to recipes, and coordinate with the Dietary Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• CDM certification required.
• Healthcare experience preferred (min 1 year).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated team player with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items in a sanitary, timely manner.
• Follow recipes and plating specifications.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Supervise the kitchen and assist the Dietary Manager as needed.
• Restock items and maintain sanitation throughout shifts.
• Ensure sanitation and food production codes compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptability

Punctuality

Education

CDM certification

Job description

This position requires you to travel up to 50% and throughout the state of Illonis.

Must have a CDM.

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 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.