Traveling Production Chef (Catering)

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality.

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner.

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients:

• Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
• Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
• Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
• People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
• Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.

About the role

Sifted is seeking a skilled and reliable Traveling Catering Chef to support our carry-in catering operations in multiple client sites across the United States. This role is responsible for executing high-quality, pre-planned menus, ensuring consistency in food preparation, and delivering an exceptional on-site dining experience in corporate environments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, is highly organized, and can seamlessly adapt to different venues and service demands.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare food for transport from a commissary location and execute meals for corporate clients at off-site locations
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation meet company standards upon delivery and service
• Coordinate with kitchen staff and logistics teams to pack, transport, and set up catering equipment and food safely
• Set up, maintain, and break down service areas at client sites efficiently and professionally
• Adapt to various on-site environments (office kitchens, conference spaces, event venues)
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards during transport and service
• Communicate effectively with clients and on-site contacts to ensure a smooth catering experience
• Handle last-minute adjustments or special dietary requests with professionalism
• Monitor inventory, assist with prep planning, and ensure all necessary tools and ingredients are available for each event

Our ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a chef or lead cook in catering, corporate dining, or high-volume food service
  Experience in corporate catering or carry-in catering services
• Knowledge of diverse cuisines and dietary accommodations (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.)
• Event setup and light front-of-house service experience
• Strong understanding of food safety practices, especially related to transport and off-site service
• Ability to execute menus consistently under time constraints
• Experience with large-scale food prep and batch cooking
• Excellent organizational and time ma