Lead Cook

Life Care Services•Port Charlotte, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our dedicated team at South Port Square, a 40-acre campus in Port Charlotte, close to Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda — one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! You'll be part of a team with a strong work ethic, where management and co-workers are committed to making a positive impact on our residents’ lives. These extraordinary leaders will help you craft a fulfilling senior living career. For over 30 years, South Port Square has been meeting the growing needs of retirees and seniors. We’re one of twelve retirement communities in Florida managed by Life Care Services (LCS), the nation’s leading developer and manager of senior living communities. We strive to create an environment of trust and transparency, helping employees find purpose in their work and reach their highest potential. South Port Square is actively seeking a hospitality-driven professional to join our growing team! #nonclinical.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
Two to three years experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.

Nice To Haves

Culinary education and supervisory background desirable.
Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
Health Care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts next day’s production schedule.
Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required.
Monitors Labeling of all products in the kitchen
Assists in daily shift change walk-through of kitchen staff.
Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned.
Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus.
Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material.
Assists the chef in executing all catered and special functions.
Supervises Utility Workers on daily cleaning projects
Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.
Assists in maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction for our residents and their guests.
Maintains appearance, cleanliness and service of facility at or above Health Department standards through routine, daily cleaning procedures.
Assists in maintaining daily, weekly and monthly statistical information as required.
Uses time, material and equipment properly to eliminate waste and unnecessary expense.
Maintains good working relations with employees; illustrates leadership to promote unity of effort, group pride, harmony and teamwork.
Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.