Traveling Healthcare Kitchen Leader

The Waters Senior Living Management LLC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters 3 is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to lead culinary operations across multiple locations. You will travel, supervise staff, maintain sanitation, and ensure state compliance while delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have healthcare culinary experience (minimum 1 year), strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality. You will communicate effectively, adapt quickly, and develop a team in dynamic settings while sustaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year healthcare culinary experience.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Ability to pivot and adapt in all situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Clean and maintain the station by practicing 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptability

Punctuality

Job description

The Waters 3 is seeking a Traveling Chef Manager to lead culinary operations across multiple locations. You will travel, supervise staff, maintain sanitation, and ensure state compliance while delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have healthcare culinary experience (minimum 1 year), strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality. You will communicate effectively, adapt quickly, and develop a team in dynamic settings while sustaining safety and quality.