Lead Cook - FT Country Place Jacksonville

CP SENIOR LIVING LLC•Jacksonville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Country Place Senior Living of Jacksonville is seeking a full-time Lead Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents. The Lead Cook oversees food preparation and service staff, ensures meals follow planned menus and standardized recipes, and maintains food quality, safety, and presentation. The role also involves managing therapeutic diets, food and kitchen inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring kitchen shifts are staffed.

Requirements

Experience required; the amount of experience is not specified.
Ability to pass a background check and be eligible for employment.
Passion for the job and helping others.
Recognize the needs and concerns of others and build relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to help where needed.
Ability to physically meet the demands of the role.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee food preparation and service staff to ensure meals follow the planned menu and standardized recipes.
Ensure food is prepared using safe methods that conserve nutritional value, flavor, and appearance, and is served attractively at the proper temperature.
Maintain awareness of therapeutic diets and instruct food service employees on how to prepare and serve those meals.
Oversee shopping and inventory control.
Order food, kitchen supplies, and chemicals used in the food service department.
Ensure the kitchen is properly staffed and all shifts are covered.
Perform other duties assigned by the Administrator or supervisor in charge.