Cook Lead

Pacific Retirement Services, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Certification & License Reimbursement

Scholarships

Flexible access to wages

Pet Insurance

Employee Appreciation Events

Resident Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

Pacific Retirement Services, Inc. is looking for a skilled Cook Lead to work in La Vida Llena, Albuquerque’s premier upscale senior living community. This position involves creating exceptional dishes for our fine dining restaurant and bistro while leading our culinary team with passion.

Ideal candidates will have experience in fine dining and meet food safety requirements. We offer competitive wages starting at $18.00 per hour, a morale-driven work environment, and extensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Experience in upscale, fine dining environments.
• Valid Food Handlers card required.
• ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality dishes for fine dining and bistro.
• Lead culinary team in food preparation and service.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and quality.

Skills

Upscale dining experience

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

La Vida Llena, Albuquerque’s premier upscale senior living community, is seeking an experienced Cook Lead to join our team of culinary professionals to create awesome food for our fine‑dining restaurant, upscale casual Bistro, catering services, and/or all other areas of our culinary program.

The ideal candidate will have a background in upscale, fine dining.

We are not a nursing home or retirement community. At our luxury, resort‑like community, we are driven to provide our residents with the best food Albuquerque has to offer, so our residents don’t need to leave home for an incredible culinary experience. Come join us in pushing the envelope!

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.93 / hr DOE

We offer a morale‑driven and friendly work environment (we want you to enjoy coming to work each day), competitive wages, and other fantastic benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Choose from multiple plans for you and your dependents, effective the 1st of the month after hire, with premiums subsidized at 85‑90 % for employees.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): We contribute $20.00 per pay period (24) to help cover your medical expenses. Funds roll over and are yours to keep!
• Dental & Vision Insurance options with dental premiums subsidized at 90 % for employees.
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Company‑provided coverage to help protect you and your loved ones.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Use it as you earn it—take time off when you want. NM Healthy Workplaces Act Paid Sick Leave also available upon accrual.
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match: Boost your retirement savings with every paycheck!
• Profit Sharing Plan: We contribute to profit sharing plan, helping you build savings based on company performance.
• Certification & License Reimbursement: Get reimbursed for job‑related certifications and licenses to support your professional growth.
• Scholarships: Funded by residents to support your education and professional growth.
• PayActiv: Flexible access to earned wages.
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with voluntary coverage.
• Employee Appreciation: We value and recognize your contributions through events, and other rewards that celebrate your hard work.
• Resident Appreciation Bonus: An annual “thank you” from our residents recognizing your service and dedication.

A valid Food Handlers card is required and a ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate is a plus.

Apply today and come be part of our community!