Lead Cook

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where teamwork, quality, and great food come together? We are looking for an experienced Lead Cook who brings strong culinary skills, leadership, and a passion for serving others. Join our team and play an important role in preparing delicious, appealing meals for our residents while helping lead daily kitchen operations in a busy, rewarding senior living community.

The Lead Cook provides full-scope, hands-on production of cooking in the Culinary Services Department. This position is responsible for always maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness.

Essential Job Duties - Must be willing and able to do the following:
· Consistently exemplify the community's standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization
· Responsible for always adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards
· Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
· Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
· Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
· Visit residents at their table periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
· Conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service when necessary
· Observe and abide by all HIPPA regulations regarding resident dietary restrictions and needs
· Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner
· Attend all in-services as assigned or requested
· Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned
· Assist Chef with daily tasks
· Stocks Stations, rotates inventory, maintains inventory at all times
· Other duties will be assigned as needed
Requirements

Qualifications:
· Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
· Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license per state requirements
· Ability to speak, lead and comprehend the English language
· Menu presentation, Lead Cook Supervises Kitchen Staff in food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility
· Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services
· Good communication skills (oral and written)
· Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
· Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
· Operate General Office equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment
· Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
· Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
· Climbs, reaches, bends, and twists occasionally
· Reaches, bends and twists occasionally
· Sits, stands, and walks frequently
· Medium work — exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace
· Routinely observe odors 'relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness, and sanitation.

If you are an experienced cook who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in doing a good job, we encourage you to apply! Join a team where your work makes a difference in the daily lives of our residents.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).