Lead Cook

Acts Retirement-Life Communities • Rock Hill, SC

17d

About The Position

Acts is seeking a dedicated and passionate Lead Cook to join its culinary team. The role involves preparing meals according to established recipes, supporting kitchen staff, and helping ensure that restaurant service runs smoothly during each meal service. The Lead Cook also assists with training and developing line cooks and prep staff.

Acts describes its scratch-kitchen food philosophy as featuring fresh and healthy options alongside more indulgent choices, with service shaped by seasonal trends and the needs and wants of diners. As part of onboarding, the successful candidate will take comprehensive courses through Rouxbe Online Culinary School; completion provides 9 transferable college credit hours.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities operates resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Its communities offer dining venues and other resident services and amenities. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion and to providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club/hotel, or cruise line environment.
• ServeSafe Certification, or willingness to obtain it within the three-month introductory period.
• Experience in all cooking stations and methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and follow established recipes.
• Support kitchen staff and help ensure restaurants run smoothly throughout each meal service.
• Assist with training and developing line cooks and prep staff.

Benefits

• PayActiv benefit allowing team members to get paid the day after working.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Scholarship awards.
• Professional development programs.
• University partnerships.
• Referral and discount programs.
• Appreciation events.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Rouxbe Online Culinary School onboarding courses that provide 9 transferable college credit hours upon completion.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability programs.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED