Traveling Cook Manager – Multisite Healthcare Dining

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Traveling Cook Manager to lead culinary operations across multiple healthcare and assisted living communities. The role involves hands‑on cooking, supporting local kitchen teams, upholding safety and nutrition standards, and delivering a resident‑focused dining experience.

Travel between facilities, train staff, and ensure consistency in quality, portions, and temperatures while adhering to dietary needs and food-safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food-safety credential preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multisite culinary operations and travel between facilities to support kitchens.
• Provide coaching and operational guidance to Executive Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and dining-service teams.
• Maintain consistent culinary standards, procedures, recipes, presentation, and service across locations.
• Support menus designed to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of seniors and healthcare residents.
• Train staff on cooking techniques, food prep, sanitation, portion control, and kitchen organization.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing, waste, and vendor specifications; standardize ordering practices.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Operations

Staff Coaching

Food Safety

Menu Execution

Allergen Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Certified Dietary Manager

Tools

Inventory Management

Purchasing

Menu Management

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Traveling Cook Manager to lead culinary operations across multiple healthcare and assisted living communities. The role involves hands‑on cooking, supporting local kitchen teams, upholding safety and nutrition standards, and delivering a resident‑focused dining experience.

Travel between facilities, train staff, and ensure consistency in quality, portions, and temperatures while adhering to dietary needs and food-safety regulations.