Remote Lead Cook Jobs
Remote lead cook jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first food companies, meal-kit operations, and distributed hospitality brands hiring culinary professionals to lead kitchen teams without a fixed location. Employers hiring remotely right now include Molina Healthcare and CVS Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Program Overview:
*Candidates must live in or near Cook County and surrounding areas in IL*
Help us elevate our patient care to a whole new level! Join our Aetna team as an industry leader in serving dual eligible populations by utilizing best-in-class operating and clinical models. You can have life-changing impact on our members, who are enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid and present with a wide range of complex health and social challenges. With compassionate attention and excellent communication, we collaborate with members, providers, and community organizations to address the full continuum of our members’ health care and social determinant needs. Join us in this exciting opportunity as we grow and expand to change lives in new markets across the country.
Position Summary
The Case Management Coordinator utilizes critical thinking and judgment to collaborate and inform the case management process. The Case Management Coordinator facilitates appropriate healthcare outcomes for members by providing assistance with appointment scheduling, identifying and assisting with accessing benefits and education for members through the use of care management tools and resources
Required Qualifications
- Must reside in the state of Illinois
- Must possess reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel up to 50-75% of the time from home location in and around Cook County and surrounding areas in Illinois. Mileage is reimbursed per our company expense reimbursement policy
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical practical experience
- Confidence working at home/independent thinker, using tools to collaborate and connect with teams virtually
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently
- Effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
- Demonstrates proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as some special proprietary applications
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-3 years Care Management, discharge planning and/or home health care coordination experience
- Certified Case Manager
- Bilingual
Education
Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred, along with active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Illinois
Work from Home Requirements:
- You must have or be able to obtain a direct/hardwired internet connection to a modem/router within 7 feet of your computer and
a minimum download speed of 25 mbs download and 3 mbs upload. WiFi and satellite internet are not permitted.
- A quiet, secure and private designated home virtual work location, free from distractions, tidy and organized, compliant with CVS
Health and HIPAA guidelines, and allowing for uninterrupted work during work hours.
- Work-from-Home colleagues are required to work within the state and city where they have confirmed they currently live.
- The company will provide equipment (keyboard, monitor, computer, headset, etc.). All new hires should provide their own
workspace furniture (desk or standing desk, as this position would require you to be at your desk for extended periods of time).
- If hired, you will commit to obtaining required internet speeds and adhere to all Work From Home requirements.
Technical and Logistical Requirements:
- Device & System Navigation: Comfortable setting up and using multiple monitors and navigating multiple applications
simultaneously to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
- Communication Tools: Ability to communicate on digital channels such as via email, calendar invites, Teams messaging, and
virtual meetings.
- Collaboration & Scheduling: Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) applications or
similar (Google Workspace).
- Systems Access & Security: Ability to Log in to secure systems (e.g., VPN, EHR portal), lock a computer screen when
unattended, manage strong passwords, and recognize suspicious emails or links.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Ability to resolve common technical issues independently, such as: restarting an application when
frozen, resolving internet connection issues, and contacting IT for unresolved technical issues.
- Future Growth: Openness to learning new skills in the future as the workplace environment evolves
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$66,575.00 - $142,576.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/30/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote lead cook jobs.
- Two or more years of line or prep cook experience in a commercial kitchen
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Ability to supervise and direct a small team during service
- Experience with high-volume prep and mise en place for 100-plus covers
- Knife skills and proficiency across multiple cooking techniques and stations
- Availability for early morning, late night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Tips for Your Remote Lead Cook Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote lead cook openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your experience level and preferred sector before postings fill.
Build a written recipe portfolio
Remote employers can't watch you cook, so your documentation does the talking. Compile clearly written recipes, prep guides, and menu development notes that show you can communicate culinary direction to a distributed team without in-person explanation.
Demonstrate async kitchen coordination skills
Remote lead cook roles depend on coordinating prep schedules, ordering, and team tasks without real-time conversation. Highlight any experience using shared documents, project management tools, or structured communication systems to keep kitchen operations on track from a distance.
Target sectors with distributed culinary teams
Meal-kit companies, virtual restaurant groups, and food media studios hire lead cooks remotely more consistently than traditional restaurants. Focus your search on these categories and read job postings carefully for language about remote or multi-location kitchen management.
Remote Lead Cook Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lead cook job?
Target companies built around remote culinary operations: meal-kit brands, virtual restaurant groups, food content studios, and corporate catering companies with distributed teams. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication for coordinating recipes and prep schedules asynchronously, and demonstrated menu development without in-person oversight. A portfolio of original recipes, documented cost controls, and a history of leading kitchen teams with minimal supervision gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote lead cooks?
Companies hiring remote lead cooks right now include Molina Healthcare and CVS Health, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first meal-kit producers, virtual dining concepts, and food media companies that need culinary leadership across distributed teams in multiple markets.
Can you get a remote lead cook job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level lead cook roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate independent judgment from day one without an on-site manager. Food content startups and meal-kit companies occasionally hire developing cooks into junior lead roles. Showing a documented recipe portfolio, proof of self-managed kitchen projects, and comfort with async collaboration tools can open doors when formal experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote lead cook jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in culinary operations weigh demonstrated skills, documented kitchen leadership, and tangible results, such as menu development examples or cost-reduction outcomes, over formal credentials. Culinary school training helps but isn't a gate. Consistently showing you can manage prep workflows, write clear recipe documentation, and lead a team without daily oversight matters more to most remote hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most remote lead cooks?
The sectors hiring the most remote lead cooks are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed culinary teams to develop, test, and document recipes or manage production kitchens across multiple locations without centralized on-site leadership.
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