Traveling Cook Manager

Job overview

The Traveling Cook Manager role is based with The Waters of Peru in Peru, IN and requires regular travel between assigned healthcare and assisted-living communities. Compensation is not specified. The role supports culinary operations and resident dining across multiple facilities. The manager provides hands-on kitchen leadership, supports local teams, and maintains consistent food quality, service, nutrition, and safety standards across assigned locations.

What you'll do

• Travel between assigned facilities
• guide chefs, kitchen managers, cooks, and dining teams
• maintain recipes and service standards
• support openings, staffing shortages, and operational transitions
• help prepare meals and execute menus
• support modified and therapeutic diets
• train kitchen staff
• monitor inventory, purchasing, waste, and food safety
• and ensure compliance with health and sanitation requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

traveling cook manager

traveling chef manager

culinary leadership

healthcare dining

assisted living

menu execution

food safety

dietary needs

kitchen training

the waters of peru

peru in

travel expenses covered

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states that all travel expenses are covered.

Why this role

All travel expenses are covered, according to the posting.

About the employer

The Waters of Peru is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.