CULINARY TEAM LEAD

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

38d•$22 - $27

About The Position

The Culinary Team Lead at Riverside Senior Living is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations, ensuring that high-quality meals are prepared and served to residents. This role involves leading the kitchen team, managing meal preparation, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. The Culinary Team Lead will collaborate with the dietary team to create menus that meet the nutritional needs and preferences of our residents while providing leadership and training to kitchen staff.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a culinary role, with at least 2 years in a leadership position, preferably in a senior living, healthcare, or hospitality setting.
High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree or certification in culinary arts or hospitality management is preferred.
Food Handlers Certification or ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and organizational skills, extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, excellent cooking skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional certifications in culinary arts or food safety are a plus.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and manage the performance of the kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and effective meal preparation and service.
Meal Preparation: Oversee the preparation and cooking of meals according to established recipes and menus, ensuring that food is flavorful, nutritious, and visually appealing.
Menu Development: Collaborate with the dietary team to plan and adjust menus that cater to the dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions of residents.
Food Safety and Sanitation: Ensure that all food is stored, handled, and prepared in compliance with health department regulations and facility policies. Conduct regular inspections to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
Inventory Management: Monitor food supplies and ingredients, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective ordering of ingredients.
Staff Training and Development: Train and mentor kitchen staff on cooking techniques, food safety protocols, and kitchen procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high standards.
Quality Control: Ensure that all meals meet quality standards, conducting taste tests and visual inspections before service.
Resident Interaction: Engage with residents to gather feedback on meals and make adjustments as needed to improve their dining experience.
Event Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of special dining events and functions, ensuring that all culinary aspects are well-organized and meet resident expectations.
Administrative Support: Assist with administrative tasks such as staff scheduling, inventory tracking, and maintaining records related to food safety and kitchen operations.
Maintenance Coordination: Work with maintenance staff to ensure that kitchen equipment is properly maintained and any issues are addressed promptly.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work