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Virtual Chef Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Lead Cook

Bowling Green, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Shift: Full-time Responsibilities: * Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing ... Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits * Vision & Dental Insurance * Pet Insurance

Lead Cook

Fostoria, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Shift: Full-time Responsibilities: * Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing ... Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits * Vision & Dental Insurance * Pet Insurance

Lead Cook

Toledo, OH · On-site

$17 - $21.75/hr

Shift: Full-time Responsibilities: * Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing ... Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits * Vision & Dental Insurance * Pet Insurance

Lead Cook

Woodville, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Shift: Full-time Responsibilities: * Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing ... Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits * Vision & Dental Insurance * Pet Insurance

Lead Cook

Pemberville, OH · On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Shift: Full-time Responsibilities: * Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing ... Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits * Vision & Dental Insurance * Pet Insurance

Lead Platform Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

... Chef. * Proven experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Nagios, Splunk, ELK, Sysdig ... Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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How much do virtual chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual chef in Ohio is $60,839.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $71,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the virtual chef position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Chef, you need strong culinary expertise, menu planning skills, and a background in professional cooking or a culinary arts degree. Familiarity with virtual teaching platforms, video conferencing tools, and recipe management software is often required. Exceptional communication, creativity, and customer service skills help set you apart in engaging and personalizing the remote experience for clients. These skills ensure you can effectively instruct, inspire, and deliver high-quality culinary services in an online environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a virtual chef?

As a Virtual Chef, your day often involves planning and conducting live cooking classes or demonstration sessions for individuals or groups through online platforms. You’ll prepare recipe lists, coordinate ingredient delivery or sourcing, and guide clients step-by-step during virtual sessions. Other tasks may include answering client questions, customizing menus to dietary needs, troubleshooting technical issues, and content creation for online audiences. This blend of culinary work and interactive teaching ensures a dynamic and engaging remote role.

What is a virtual chef?

A Virtual Chef is a culinary professional who provides cooking guidance, meal planning, and interactive cooking experiences online. They may work through video calls, social media, or virtual cooking classes to teach techniques, share recipes, or offer personalized meal advice. Virtual Chefs can work independently or with food brands, catering to individuals or groups who want to enhance their cooking skills remotely. This role blends culinary expertise with digital engagement to make cooking accessible from anywhere.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Chef job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,839 per year, or $29.2 per hour.

Lead Cook

Otterbein SeniorLife

Bowling Green, OH • On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Otterbein SeniorLife rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 240 rated social care providers


Job description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Lead Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The individual in this position is responsible for creating delicious, attractive meals for our residents. This is an important role that significantly impacts the quality of life of our residents. We offer restaurant-style dining for our residents in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. If you have the desire to serve older persons in a faith-based environment, this is the place for you.

At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: Full-time

Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing, specials, etc. as needed. Take reservations and execute hibachi meals in main restaurant.
  • In charge of food purchases for the area assigned; determine need and quantity of items needed to produce the everyday rotations.
  • Ensure that food costs are controlled through a variety of techniques: wastage control, stock rotation, menu planning, recipes, etc.
  • Ensure that labor is controlled through accurate work schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
  • Supervising the correct food preparation, cooking and plating methods and techniques for all production of recipes.
  • Supervising the correct use of kitchen equipment.
  • Completion of production records to include used and unused portions and shortages of product.
  • Assist in interviewing, hiring and evaluating culinary staff's performance for evaluations.
  • Responsibility in overall kitchen operation in absents of Executive Chef.
  • Ensures all deadlines are met in food production based on production orders.
  • Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work related problems.
  • Maintains a professional appearance at all times (clean & well groomed.)
  • Suggest plans and follow up to motivate partners.
  • Follows all company policies and procedures.
  • Complete shifts as assigned. Assist with other functions as needed.
Food Safety/Sanitation
  • Responsible for ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures – follows HACCP standards.
  • Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
  • Ensures all foods items are handled appropriately during preparation.
  • Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes and in following prescribed production standards.
  • Ensures display equipment is clean and free of debris during meal service.
  • Ensures all equipment is cleaned, as assigned and in a timely fashion.
  • Ensures all workstations are cleaned thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Culinary Degree preferred. High School or GED required.
  • Licensure/Certification: Serv Safe

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

  • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
  • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
  • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
  • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

  • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
  • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
  • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Lead Cook at Otterbein!

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About Otterbein SeniorLife

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Otterbein SeniorLife is a health and human services industry institution based in Lebanon, OH, US. Established in 1912, the organization has a century-old heritage of providing senior-focused services. Otterbein SeniorLife offers a full spectrum of health and human services including continuing care retirement communities and home health and hospice services. Upholding the values of inclusiveness, quality, innovation, and stewardship, the organization is widely recognized as a faith-based, non-profit ministry. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons.

Industry

Nursing and residential care facilities

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Lebanon, OH, US

Year founded

1912