Lead Cook $1,000 sign on bonus weekly pay

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina•West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Laurel Crest Retirement Community is seeking a professional and compassionate Lead Cook to help create a warm, homelike experience for residents. The role prepares menu items for residents, guests, and staff; coordinates food preparation with meal service schedules; supports resident dietary needs; and helps maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations. The Lead Cook also assists with training kitchen staff and maintaining equipment, storage, and work areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of cooking experience in a hospitality setting or related environment.
Interpersonal skills.
Multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree.
Technical or vocational training in the culinary field, or a certificate.
Three years of cooking experience in a healthcare setting.
Supervisory experience and skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare menu items for residents, guests, and staff using standardized recipes, production sheets, and standard portion sizes.
Schedule food preparation so items are ready in time for meal service.
Estimate food requirements, control serving portions, and minimize waste and leftovers.
Establish serving lines for each meal period and prepare plates according to resident diets, including late trays.
Remove food from retail and cafeteria lines, label and date food for refrigeration, and clean work areas after each use.
Maintain food safety by checking and documenting temperatures of hot and cold items.
Perform daily cleaning and additional cleaning assignments as directed.
Assist with training and orientation of kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards.
Assist with equipment, storage, and work-area cleaning and maintenance schedules, and ensure kitchen staff complete assigned schedules.
Ensure the stove, ovens, grills, steam table, and deep fryer are turned off at the end of the workday.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay above the industry average, with opportunities for increases and holiday pay.
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement savings.
Paid time off accrued weekly, with PTO sellback and donation options.
Training and professional development, with career advancement opportunities.
Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as a nonprofit employer.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Christmas bonus.
Meals at a reduced price.
Employee educational assistance.
Referral bonus program.
$1,000 sign-on bonus.
Weekly pay.