Chef On The Fly - Traveling Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Looking for a little adventure? The Travel Cook role for Chef On The Fly is a position involving deployment to various project sites across the United States. 

Our Travel Cooks prepare high-quality meals in accordance with menu plans and food safety standards, often in high-volume or remote settings. Day-to-day responsibilities include menu execution, food preparation, portioning, and plating, as well as maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment. The role requires collaboration with onsite teams, adapting to changing project needs, and following client-specific dietary requirements and operational procedures. The Travel Cook will also assist with inventory management, basic ordering needs, and may support setup or breakdown of temporary kitchen facilities as projects begin and conclude. 

Qualifications

- Professional cooking experience in commercial, institutional, or high-volume foodservice environments, with strong skills in meal preparation and execution. 

- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards, with the ability to maintain a safe, compliant workspace. 

- Experience working in remote, event-based, or emergency response settings, with flexibility to travel frequently and adapt to diverse work locations. 

- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with supervisors, peers, and clients in dynamic environments. 

- Ability to work long shifts, stand for extended periods, and lift moderate weights as required in kitchen operations. 

- High school diploma, accredited culinary training or certification is preferred. 

- Valid government-issued ID and eligibility to work in the United States. 

- Ability to pass background checks or credentialing processes as required by contracts. 

- Reliable transportation for travel assignments and willingness to comply with company travel, lodging, and project protocols.