Lead Cook

TSP Talent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent is seeking an experienced Kitchen Operations Lead to oversee daily meal preparation in a senior living community in Maryland. You will coordinate service across independent living, assisted living, and memory care to deliver nutritious, high-quality meals that meet residents’ dietary needs.

This role emphasizes food safety, team mentorship, and a hospitality-focused dining experience, requiring collaboration with dining and care teams to ensure warm, resident-centered service.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare nutritious meals for varied dietary needs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Leadership to guide and train kitchen staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication.
• Commitment to hospitality and resident-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Lead meal preparation and coordinate service across independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and proper handling standards.
• Train, support, and mentor kitchen team members to maintain service quality.
• Manage food prep and production processes to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering to support efficient operations.
• Collaborate with dining and care teams to deliver a warm, hospitality-focused resident dining experience.

Skills

Nutritious meal prep

Food safety & sanitation

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Resident-focused hospitality

Job description

to oversee daily kitchen operations in a senior living community, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that meet resident dietary needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead meal preparation and coordinate meal service across independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and proper handling standards are consistently followed.
• Train, support, and mentor kitchen team members to maintain service quality.
• Manage food prep and production processes to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering to support efficient operations.
• Collaborate with dining and care teams to deliver a warm, hospitality-focused resident dining experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong culinary skills with the ability to prepare nutritious meals for varied dietary needs.
• Proven knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Leadership capability to guide and train team members.
• Attention to detail, organization, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Customer/resident-first mindset and commitment to quality hospitality.