Lead Cook

GENCARE INC.•Tacoma, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GenCare Lifestyle @ Pt. Ruston is a Premier IL/AL/Memory Care Senior Living Community in Tacoma, and a recent multiple US News & World Report Community Award Winner. We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Cook/Sous Chef to join our exceptional Culinary Team. GenCare Lifestyle promotes a Whole Life Living program and Assisted Living/Health Services that focuses on the mind, body, and soul. We set the bar high because our cultured and discerning residents expect it! Our forward-thinking mission statement considers the dietary needs and expectations of a senior population that understands food and its relationship to vitality and health! We are looking for a professional Lead Cook to be the second in command in our kitchen, following our Culinary Director's and GenCare standards and policies. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our residents’ satisfaction.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef
Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
Excellent record of kitchen and staff management
Flexibility and availability
Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate passing a background check, reference check and meeting minimum requirements and providing all required employment documentation.

Nice To Haves

Prefer some familiarity with senior community environment and cooking in this venue.

Responsibilities

Help in the preparation and execution of all food production
Have mastery over all cooking techniques utilized in batch and line cooking of standard American fare
Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently
Have full control of the planning and directing food preparation for the week
Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Manage and train kitchen staff
Assist with ordering and inventory
Comply with and enforce strict sanitation regulations and safety standards
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Fill in when needed
Flexible with schedule
Following, interpreting, and elevating company recipes

Benefits

Base Medical plan is 99% employer paid
Dental
Vision
Life at the employees expense
Paid sick (1 hour for every 40 worked, able to roll over max of 56 hours)
6 paid holidays per year
a paid day off for your birthday
one week vacation after one year employment
an additional week beginning in year 2
an additional week starting in the 47th month for a total of 3 weeks
quarterly raises for hourly employees
401K eligible after 6 months with up to a 4% employer match after one year of employment
up to 3 days of bereavement
up to 5 days jury leave
First Choice Health Employee Assistance Program
free CEU’s
LPN and CNA annual license reimbursement
Free meal at work