Traveling Chef Manager (Healthcare)

Archway Management; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management seeks a Traveling Chef Manager to lead culinary operations across multiple locations in Tennessee. You will prepare all items, follow recipes, and supervise staff while maintaining strict sanitation standards. The role requires travel, flexible hours, and the ability to cover managerial duties as needed.

The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership, strong communication, and the drive to deliver high-quality, patient-focused hospitality in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum healthcare experience required (1 year).
• Understanding of modified diets and patient-focused hospitality.
• Willingness to travel and cover 50-55 hour work weeks.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain high sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed, following recipes and specs.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain station cleanliness and organization throughout shifts.
• Assist with ordering and restocking food items.
• Provide relief to the Dietary Manager and cover managerial duties when needed.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and state compliance standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Sanitation

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Punctuality

Job description

Applicant must live the state of Tennessee.

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.