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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote chef in Kentucky is $55,581.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,400.00 and $65,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Chef prepares meals for clients from a distance, often by providing virtual cooking instructions, meal planning, or coordinating meal deliveries. Some Remote Chefs offer live virtual cooking classes, while others create custom meal prep guides or oversee kitchen staff remotely. This role is ideal for chefs who want to share their expertise without being physically present in a kitchen. Remote Chefs may work with individuals, families, or corporate clients to meet specific dietary needs and culinary preferences.

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To thrive as a Remote Chef, you need extensive culinary knowledge, menu planning expertise, and the ability to adapt recipes for remote preparation, typically backed by a culinary degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with virtual communication tools, food safety certifications, and meal planning or delivery software is often required. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and excellent virtual communication are critical soft skills for engaging clients and managing remote operations. These skills ensure exceptional food quality, client satisfaction, and efficient workflow in a non-traditional, virtual setting.

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Remote Chefs often encounter challenges such as coordinating meal preparation across different locations, ensuring ingredient availability, and maintaining high food quality without being physically present. To overcome these hurdles, successful Remote Chefs leverage detailed instruction guides, real-time video support, and reliable delivery partners. Strong communication skills and proactive problem-solving are also essential for addressing client needs and unexpected issues. By staying organized and adaptable, Remote Chefs can consistently deliver an outstanding culinary experience regardless of location.

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Infographic showing various Remote Chef job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,581 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Regional Director of Culinary Experience

Vitality Senior Services Management

Louisville, KY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Description
Regional Director of Culinary Experience
Reports to: President
Schedule: Fuil time- Requires travel
Supervisory Responsibility: Provides oversight and support for Community Culinary Directors
Location: Louisville, Ky
Triple Crown Senior Living (TCSL) is a Management Company for multiple assisted living facilities in the region. The Regional Director of Culinary Experience is responsible for maintaining and monitoring company standards, procedures and policies related to Triple Crown Senior Living's culinary service program. The Regional Director of Culinary Experience provides dining support, develops menus, recipes and production details specifically for Triple Crown Senior Living culinary programs.This position will also provide training and guidance for Executive Directors, Culinary Directors, Sous Chefs, Cooks, and Culinary Associates in all aspects of the culinary service programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Provide support and oversight of the culinary service departments within Triple Crown Senior Living Communities to ensure high standards of Culinary excellence
  • Support the Culinary Directors to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed
  • Create and implement standards company-wide in regards to Culinary service: budget,
  • menus, cost per day per resident (or other metrics), ordering procedures/guidelines, service
  • delivery, cleanliness, department structure and other related standards.
  • On a regular and reoccurring basis, review special events and Programming, systems,
  • nutritional and regulatory compliance, sanitation, menus, inventory, equipment and Capital
  • purchasing relating to the Culinary program
  • Partner with Executive Directors to evaluate Culinary Directors and culinary program
  • standards
  • Assist in the hiring, Coaching, and counseling of Culinary Directors (as well as Sous Chefs,
  • Cooks and other Associates in the Culinary department) for Triple Crown Senior Living.
  • Conduct culinary quality assessments and service quality assessments -via both formally
  • Planned and informal non-planned inspections
  • Assist in ensuring that recruitment, hiring, Coaching, and counseling of Associates is being
  • done effectively and consistently within the Culinary department
  • Work with Culinary Directors to ensure implemented and practiced
  • Develop and oversee company culinary training based on company standards including but
  • not limited to service delivery, menus, nutrition, and regulatory compliance
  • Perform any other responsibilities/duties as assigned or may be assigned by the President for Triple Crown Senior Living Communities to assure the objectives of the culinary service department are fulfilled

Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • Must hold Certified Dietary Manager certification (CDM) or obtain within first 60 days of employment
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Minimum five (5) years culinary management and/or supervisory experience, preferred in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or other relevant industry
  • Multi-unit experience within the culinary service industry a plus.
  • Demonstrate passion for leading and developing associates and promoting excellent service delivery to seniors
  • Must possess sound judgment, problem solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Training, education, or experience with nutrition for the geriatric population
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills to a wide range of audiences including
  • associates,, residents, family members, government agencies, general public, etc.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
  • Must have good organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Special Working Conditions
  • Able to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) and be available to respond during off duty
  • hours to community issues and emergencies
  • Coping skills to personally handle and lead through stressful situations
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
  • High level of comfort and confidence around the elderly
  • Multi state travel required

What We Offer:
  • We offer On-Demand Pay so you can access wages you've already earned between paydays. Perfect for unexpected expenses!
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) retirement plan (available to both full-time and part-time employees)
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A supportive, inclusive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits for eligible full-time employees
  • The opportunity to be part of a growing, vibrant company

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
Home Office
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.