Hands-On Lead Cook – Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Trustwell Living at Kent Place; Camas (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Trustwell Living at Kent Place in Camas, WA, is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor the culinary team, and ensure top-quality meals for residents and guests. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead menu execution, manage food prep, monitor inventory and costs, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to deliver a seamless dining experience.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of supervisory culinary experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of culinary experience in a supervisory or lead cook role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day back-of-house operations to ensure food quality, safety, and presentation standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to consistently deliver high-quality meals.
• Assist with menu planning, food prep, and special events.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost control in alignment with budget goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment that meets all health codes.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and leadership teams to ensure a seamless dining experience.
• Support innovation in recipes, presentation, and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Teamwork

Effective communication

Job description

Trustwell Living at Kent Place in Camas, WA, is seeking a Lead Cook to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor the culinary team, and ensure top-quality meals for residents and guests. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead menu execution, manage food prep, monitor inventory and costs, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to deliver a seamless dining experience.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of supervisory culinary experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for