Traveling Culinary Specialist

EHG; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday Pay (1.5x)

Overtime Pay (1.5x)

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a dietary cook to travel between affiliated facilities, prepare meals, and ensure adherence to dietary guidelines and sanitation standards. You will support resident meals, monitor portioning, and assist with special events as needed.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of large-scale food preparation experience, with strong English communication and a team-oriented approach. Travel and reliability are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Minimum of one year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work well within a team.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with good organization.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements and work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvements to benefit customers and workflow.
• Prepare and cook resident meals according to menu and serving counts.
• Prepare meals following proper methods and temperatures for yield.
• Clean area and equipment per sanitation requirements.
• Taste, smell, and observe foods to ensure recipe compliance and appeal.
• Prepare meals on time to meet serving schedules.
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines and check trays for accuracy.
• Monitor portion control to prevent food waste.
• Prepare foods for staff, families, visitors, and events as directed by Administrator.
• Prepare and serve per menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, and temperature controls.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Travel to multiple affiliated facilities as assigned to provide dietary support, maintain continuity of food service operations, and ensure compliance with facility policies, dietary standards, and sanitation regulations.

Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance


• Dental + Vison


• 401k


• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI


• 1.5 Holiday Pay


• 1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week


• Employee recognition programs


• Daily Pay

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.


• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.


• Prepare and cook resident meals in quantities according to menu and number of persons served.


• Prepare meals according to proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.


• Clean work area and equipment in accordance with sanitation requirements.


• Taste, smell, and observe all foods prepared to confirm with recipes, and good taste and appetizing appearance.


• Consistently prepare meals on time so that serving schedules are met.


• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.


• Monitor portion control guidelines for individual residents to prevent food waste.


• Prepare foods for facility personnel, families, visitors, and for special occasions and events as directed by the Administrator.


• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.


• Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.


• Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.


• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.


• Must be willing and able to travel between multiple company facilities as needed to meet operational and staffing needs. Reliable transportation is required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.


• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in preparing foods in large quantities.


• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.


• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.


• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.


• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.


• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.


• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Moderate physical activity:


• Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.


• Standing and/or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.


• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time (including human), blood borne pathogens, and communicable diseases, as well as high-stress medical and/or life threatening situations.

About Eastern Healthcare Group

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people.We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.