Lead Cook

Highpoint at Stonecrest • Summerfiled, FL

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About The Position

The Lead Cook provides hands-on cooking and food production in the Culinary Services Department of a senior living community. The position helps lead daily kitchen operations and is responsible for maintaining high standards of service, food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and organization. The Lead Cook prepares and serves appealing meals that meet applicable nutritional and dietary criteria, including residents’ prescribed diets, and may assist with meal service and ware washing. The role also supervises kitchen staff in food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility.

Requirements

• At least one year of restaurant, senior living, or equivalent cooking experience.
• Current state-required sanitation certification or license, such as Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager, as required by the state.
• Ability to speak, lead, and comprehend English.
• Knowledge of menu presentation.
• Knowledge of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements relevant to culinary services.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interdepartmental communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to be available for community emergencies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the community’s standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
• Prepare and serve menu-cycle programs that comply with required nutritional and dietary criteria and local regulations, and correctly prepare prescribed diets according to policy and procedure.
• Cook with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed.
• Periodically visit residents at their tables to evaluate food quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance.
• Evaluate operations and procedures and make revisions when needed to improve food service.
• Follow HIPAA requirements concerning residents’ dietary restrictions and needs.
• Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend assigned or requested in-service sessions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned.
• Assist the Chef with daily tasks.
• Stock stations, rotate inventory, and maintain inventory.
• Supervise kitchen staff in food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed