Lead Cook

Western Home Services•Cedar Falls, IA

12d

About The Position

Western Home Communities is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Cook to join our team! As a Lead Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing high-quality meals for our residents, ensuring a safe and sanitary cooking environment, and maintaining inventory. If you have a love for food, enjoy experimenting with new recipes, and take pride in serving others, we’d love to talk to you! Key Responsibilities: Meal Preparation & Cooking: Actively participate in planning, preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality, flavorful, and visually appealing meals for residents. Organization: Maintain organization of food, supplies, dinnerware, and food service equipment. Inventory & Ordering: Complete weekly inventory checks and place orders for necessary food items to maintain stock levels. Safety & Sanitation: Ensure the cooking area adheres to safety and sanitation standards, complying with all applicable regulations. Positive Interaction: Foster positive interactions with staff and residents, ensuring a welcoming environment. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain necessary certifications, including food handling and safety, in accordance with federal and state requirements. About Western Home Communities: Western Home Communities is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering residential living for seniors at every stage of health, activity, and independence. From independent living to round-the-clock nursing care, we provide a continuum of care to meet the needs of our residents. Mission Statement: Western Home Communities is a charitable Christian Service Organization that creates fulfilling lifestyles for those we serve, their families, and our employees. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will support Western Home Communities' values of putting people first, having a servant spirit, embracing innovation, and maintaining financial integrity. If you have a passion for food and care about making a difference in the lives of those you serve, we would love to have you join our team. Application Instructions: If you or someone you know would be a great fit for this position, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and make a difference in the lives of the residents at Western Home Communities. #whc26

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Valid ServSafe certificate (or local equivalent).
Previous experience in a food service setting.
Strong customer service background and the ability to interact effectively with others.
Familiarity with kitchen tools, pan sizes, knives, and food labels.
Ability to read basic English, including a limited number of two- and three-syllable words, and understand numbers.
Ability to perform basic math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in planning, preparing, cooking, and serving high-quality, flavorful, and visually appealing meals for residents.
Maintain organization of food, supplies, dinnerware, and food service equipment.
Complete weekly inventory checks and place orders for necessary food items to maintain stock levels.
Ensure the cooking area adheres to safety and sanitation standards, complying with all applicable regulations.
Foster positive interactions with staff and residents, ensuring a welcoming environment.
Maintain necessary certifications, including food handling and safety, in accordance with federal and state requirements.