Lead Cook (Assisted Living)

Judson•Chagrin Falls, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assisted Living Lead Cook is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the assisted living dining program while actively participating in food preparation and service. This position ensures that residents receive safe, nutritious, appealing, and timely meals that meet individual dietary needs, preferences, restrictions, and requests. The Dietary Supervisor/Cook provides day-to-day leadership to dietary staff, maintains compliance with applicable Ohio Department of Health (ODH) requirements and organizational policies, and promotes a positive dining experience consistent with Judson’s “Comfort Matters” philosophy. This position requires a strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, therapeutic and modified diets, menu planning, production, documentation, staff supervision, and the unique dining needs of an aging population.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.
Comply with health and sanitation guidelines, aware of State and County expectations and actively work on being “State Ready”
Aware of open kitchen surroundings.
Clean uniform, apron, hat/beard net and gloves, name tag are expectations.
No personal cell phone use in restaurants and common public areas
2 year full time or equivalent part-time experience using basic standard cooking techniques for the preparation and cooking of food in a fine dining restaurant, casual dining cafeteria, hospital, or assisted living
OR a Diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school at high school or college such as Tri- C with a major in culinary arts

Nice To Haves

ServSafe food handler, training will be provided if needed
Culinary training and dietary/retirement community experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares and serves high quality, attractive and tasty food items at the correct temperature and portion size
Follows the 6 week rotating meal menus and provides accurate and timely feedback to manager
Takes orders and serves members and guests in an efficient, friendly manner following established steps of service
Knowledge and ability to prepare, finish and serve special diets and proper consistencies such as pureed, mechanical soft, nectar thick, honey thick, and other specific requests
Ensures service kitchens are stocked and ready for service at meal start times
Works with CH Manager, Associates, Care Partners, Nurses and Director of Crane House to create a positive, pleasant and efficient dining experience with compassion and care towards the members, guests and fellow associates
Maintains and monitors daily temperature log record-keeping of food, dishwasher and refrigeration according to ODH requirements
Accurately tracks member and guests meals in the Full Count register system after each meal
Controls organization and inventory of Crane House food, equipment and supplies
Maintains awareness of member’s special diets, portion sizes and requests and communicates with nursing daily about any changes in member diets or status
Communicates stock needs, diet changes, important member information or activity to fellow Crane associates and manager in a timely manner
Cleans and sanitizes dishware, kitchen and pantry after preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
Maintains clean refrigerators, stove, storage areas and equipment, and deposits garbage, linen, pots and pans, etc. to proper areas after service
Properly stores or disposes of food, in accordance with safe food-handling procedures, label and date containers as required by ODH
Leads by example through professionalism, dependability, teamwork, and positive attitude.
Reinforces organizational policies, procedures, standards and expectations
Maintains a professional work environment, ss passionate about guest service and holds an appealing environment for healthy dining.