Healthcare Traveling Chef Manager

Dayton, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Aventura at Carriage Inn is a distinguished healthcare facility located in Dayton, Ohio, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. As part of the healthcare industry, Aventura focuses on creating a compassionate and professional environment where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of those they serve. The organization prides itself on blending high standards of clinical care with warm hospitality to ensure a comfortable living experience for its residents. Through consistent innovation and commitment to excellence, Aventura at Carriage Inn continues to be a trusted name in healthcare services within the community.\n\nThe Traveling Chef Manager position at Aventura at Carriage Inn presents a dynamic and rewarding role for culinary professionals passionate about combining their culinary expertise with leadership in diverse settings. This full-time position requires the incumbent to travel to various locations, providing vital culinary and managerial support to ensure that foodservice operations maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. With a demanding 50-55 hour work week and the need for open availability, the Traveling Chef Manager is essential in maintaining state readiness at all times, supervising kitchen operations hands-on, and stepping in to support shifts during call-offs. This role emphasizes a strong commitment to hospitality, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for enforcing sanitation regulations, managing staff development, and sustaining a clean, organized kitchen environment that aligns with both regulatory standards and the organization's goals for excellence in food service. This opportunity is ideal for those with healthcare culinary experience who demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for supporting therapeutic and modified diet preparations. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and staff by ensuring the consistent delivery of nutritious, flavorful meals prepared with care and compliance. This role not only demands culinary proficiency but also leadership and communication skills to foster a positive work atmosphere and contribute to the ongoing development of the culinary team.

Job Requirements

Minimum 1 year of healthcare culinary experience
Ability to work 50-55 hours per week with open availability
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to travel to different locations as required
Knowledge of state compliance and sanitation standards
Capacity to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
Ability to manage and develop team members effectively

Job Qualifications

A keen understanding of therapeutic and modified diets and preparation
Prior healthcare experience (minimum 1 year)
A passion for giving true hospitality (both to guests and staff members)
Critical problem-solving skills
Self-motivated team player
Punctual, adaptable, and passionate
A keen ability and desire for team development
A 'do whatever it takes' attitude
The ability to pivot quickly and be adaptable in all situations
Strong leadership skills
Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment
The desire for continued learning

Job Duties

Traveling to different locations and providing necessary culinary and managerial support
Leading staff with proper communication skills and composure
Handle a 50-55 hour work week with open availability
Work towards being state-ready at all times
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Establish, enforce, and maintain all service, sanitation, and state compliance standards
Hands-on supervision of preparation
Assist in picking up shifts when there are call-offs
Focus on safety, quality, consistency, and organization
Maintain standards of quality, costs, eye appeal, and overall flavor
Ability to assume complete control of the kitchen without a manager
Communicate with the Manager on supervision and development of employees, ensuring they maintain a productive and positive attitude
Responsible for knowing all aspects of the culinary operation
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