Traveling Chef - Wisconsin Senior Living Dining

Oak Park Place; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) after 6 months

Paid time off (up to 80 hours first yr

Company paid long-term disability

AD&D and life insurance

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oak Park Place seeks a Traveling Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals while meeting dietary requirements across nine Wisconsin communities. You will follow menus, portion meals precisely, and ensure cleanliness and food safety in all kitchen areas.

The role emphasizes caring for residents, working with minimal supervision, and adapting to different kitchens. Benefits and a supportive team culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation rules.
• Ability to interpret recipes and calculate measurements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Portion and serve food to facility residents.
• Cook according to menus and dietary or nutritional restrictions, and number of portions.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Seniors care experience

Recipe interpretation

Sanitation practices

Measuring ingredients

Minimal supervision

Commercial kitchen equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Oak Park Place seeks a Traveling Chef to prepare and serve nutritious meals while meeting dietary requirements across nine Wisconsin communities. You will follow menus, portion meals precisely, and ensure cleanliness and food safety in all kitchen areas.

The role emphasizes caring for residents, working with minimal supervision, and adapting to different kitchens. Benefits and a supportive team culture are highlighted.