Lead Cook

American House Senior Living Communities•Fort Myers, FL

13d

About The Position

The Lead Cook is a full-time, hands-on role involved in the daily operation of the kitchen and dining room. Cooks create meals for residents and staff, provide restaurant-quality food and beverages, and help serve balanced, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ wishes. Management and team members provide training in the skills needed for the position. The role offers flexible schedules and no late nights. Candidates from any industry are welcome, including people displaced from restaurant work and those passionate about customer service.

Requirements

Basic culinary skills and willingness to cook from scratch and prepare a variety of menu items.
Interpersonal relationship skills, with a passionate and empathetic approach.
Compassion for serving others.
At least 18 years of age.
Must pass a background check and TB test.
Must obtain and maintain ServeSafe Certification.
No educational requirements.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in dietary or food services.
Experience in banquet or catering operations.

Responsibilities

Provide residents with superior restaurant-quality meals and beverages.
Help produce a varied, creative, and nutritious menu that considers residents’ requests; prepare daily specials and fulfill special orders.
Follow the schedule and posted work and cleaning assignments for the front and back of house.
Maintain proper hygiene in food handling and preparation, and meet food-service-area and personnel sanitation requirements set by the State Health Department.
Set up food and supplies for special events in various areas throughout the community, coordinating with the Executive Director and Lifestyle Director.
Wear the proper uniform each day.
Know and follow the employee handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Culinary Director or Corporate Culinary Support Team.