Lead Cook

Stonecrest Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonecrest Services LLC seeks an experienced Lead Cook for its senior living community. You will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and supervise staff to deliver meals that meet dietary and safety standards.

You will maintain sanitation, participate in menu planning, and collaborate with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.
• Must hold current sanitation certification/license per state requirements (Safe Food Handling/Certified Food Manager).
• Ability to speak, lead, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organizational standards in the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve meals following menu cycles and dietary requirements.
• Lead kitchen staff in preparation, production, and delivery of meals.
• Stock stations, rotate and manage inventory; ensure food quality and presentation.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams and attend in-services or meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Food Manager

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen where teamwork, quality, and great food come together? We are looking for an experienced Lead Cook who brings strong culinary skills, leadership, and a passion for serving others. Join our team and play an important role in preparing delicious, appealing meals for our residents while helping lead daily kitchen operations in a busy, rewarding senior living community.

The Lead Cook provides full-scope, hands-on production of cooking in the Culinary Services Department. This position is responsible for always maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness.

Essential Job Duties - Must be willing and able to do the following:

• Consistently exemplify the community's standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and operational organization
• Responsible for always adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
• Visit residents at their table periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
• Conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service when necessary
• Observe and abide by all HIPPA regulations regarding resident dietary restrictions and needs
• Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner
• Attend all in-services as assigned or requested
• Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned
• Assist Chef with daily tasks
• Stocks Stations, rotates inventory, maintains inventory at all times
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license per state requirements
• Ability to speak, lead and comprehend the English language
• Menu presentation, Lead Cook Supervises Kitchen Staff in food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility
• Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Operate General Office equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment
• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
• Climbs, reaches, bends, and twists occasionally
• Reaches, bends and twists occasionally
• Sits, stands, and walks frequently
• Medium work — exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Routinely recognizes auditory timer signals, soft voices of elderly, verbal communication within the workplace
• Routinely observe odors 'relevant to food preparation and storage, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).