Traveling Chef
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Pennsylvania & North Carolina
Company:
Culinesse LLC focuses on providing culinary support in senior living, healthcare, and hospitality sectors through independent contractors.
Summary:
The Traveling Chef role involves preparing high-quality meals and ensuring food safety across various culinary settings. Candidates need a minimum of 3 years culinary experience and a ServSafe certification.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Culinary cooking, Food safety compliance, Kitchen operation management
Credentials: ServSafe Certification
Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience, Proven ability to work independently and follow culinary directives
Job Description:
Position Summary
Culinesse is seeking talented, reliable, and creative Traveling Chef Independent Chef Contractors (1099) to support our culinary programs across a variety of senior living, healthcare, and hospitality environments. This role is ideal for chefs who are self-directed, passionate about food, and able to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments and standards of service.
As a 1099 contractor, you will not be an employee of Culinesse, but a partner we engage for short-term or project-based assignments. Assignments may include interim support, catering events, staff training, menu implementation, or high-volume production.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute high-quality meals in accordance with Culinesse and client standards
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines (ServSafe required)
- Support daily kitchen operations, including prep, production, and plating
- Follow all assigned schedules, service times, and menu guidelines
- Communicate effectively with on-site teams, clients, and Culinesse leaders
- Adapt to multiple kitchen environments and styles (scratch cooking, batch, a la carte)
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment
- Represent Culinesse professionally in appearance, conduct, and communication
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience
- ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification
- Proven ability to work independently and follow culinary directives
- Strong time management and kitchen organization skills
- Ability to travel to assignment locations as needed (reimbursable if >20 miles)
- Must provide own tools, chef coat, and non-slip footwear unless otherwise agreed
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if travel required)
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay is based on assignment scope and experience
- Rates and expectations are outlined in the 1099 Consulting Agreement
- All travel and meal expenses must be pre-approved and meet Culinesse reimbursement guidelines (only expenses beyond 20 miles from assigned location are eligible)
- Invoices and receipts must be submitted in a timely manner, as outlined in the contractor info sheet
Additional Notes
- This is a 1099 independent contractor role—no benefits, taxes, or insurance are provided by Culinesse
- All contractors are required to sign a Consulting Agreement and submit required documents (W-9, ID, certifications)
- Background checks may be required for certain assignments
