Traveling Chef: Nourish Senior Dining Across Communities

The Waters of Columbia City; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Columbia City in Columbia City, Indiana is seeking a Traveling Cook to support kitchen operations across affiliated healthcare and assisted living communities. You will prepare meals in large quantities, ensure food quality, and adhere to dietary needs while traveling between facilities.

You will collaborate with kitchen teams, maintain safe food handling practices, and help deliver nutritious, appealing meals to residents in various communities, while complying with health

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Experience with senior adults or healthcare populations preferred.
• Two years of dietary experience in hospital or nursing facility preferred, but not required.
• ServSafe certification or an equivalent food-safety certificate.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between facilities.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to food safety, quality dining, and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Travel between assigned healthcare and assisted living communities to support kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities while following standardized recipes, menus, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, flavor, temperature, and service standards across locations.
• Support kitchen teams during staffing shortages, leadership transitions, new community openings, and operational changes.
• Help provide appealing, flavorful, nutritious meals that enhance the resident dining experience.
• Assist with menus that meet the nutritional and dietary needs of senior adults and healthcare residents.
• Properly prepare and serve modified diets, therapeutic diets, texture-modified foods, and allergen-sensitive meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while following proper personal hygiene and food-handling practices.
• Monitor food storage, temperature control, labeling, dating, allergen management, and sanitation procedures.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local health regulations, as well as company and community policies.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food safety

ServSafe

Senior care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

The Waters of Columbia City in Columbia City, Indiana is seeking a Traveling Cook to support kitchen operations across affiliated healthcare and assisted living communities. You will prepare meals in large quantities, ensure food quality, and adhere to dietary needs while traveling between facilities.

You will collaborate with kitchen teams, maintain safe food handling practices, and help deliver nutritious, appealing meals to residents in various communities, while complying with health