Lead Cook

Leisure Living; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hathaway Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care in Greenville, MS is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals for residents, guests and staff according to planned menus and recipes. This full-time role supports a resident-centered kitchen team.

You will manage portions, ensure safety and cleanliness, and work with a supportive staff to deliver high-quality dining experiences across memory care and general housing. Excellent teamwork required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or technical school.
• Minimum of three years of line cook experience.
• Baking skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents, guests and employees.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed and perform duties as assigned.
• Ensure food is prepped, prepared and properly seasoned.
• Communicate shortages or outages to supervisor.
• Maintain station cleanliness and proper food rotation.
• Present a professional appearance and maintain team productivity.

Skills

Line cook experience

Baking skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Cook Hathaway Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care As a Lead Line Cook you will prepare and cook large quantities of food according to menus recipes and planned residents or guests You will take on a rewarding position with an innovative company where hard work pays off and advancement is always a possibility

Required Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent or technical school
• A minimum of three years of line cook experience andor training
• Baking skills are preferred

Primary Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents guests and employees
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped andor prepared
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages
• Ensures freshness cooking status and proper seasoning of all foods served
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift
• Follows proper food rotation policies
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude which supports a team environment
• Promotes positive public relations with residents family members and guests
• Knowledgeable of the resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy dignity and well being of all residents in a safe secure environment
• Maintain safety including universal precautions and safe work practices established firesafetydisaster plans risk management and security
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Present professional appearance by wearing uniform and name tag
• Maintain a positive attitude which supports team performance and productivity

General Working Conditions

This position entails standing for long periods of time While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to communicate effectively with others sit stand walk and use hands to handle keyboard telephone paper files and other equipment and objects The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens The employee will occasionally lift andor move up to 25 pounds The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others The noise level in the work environment is moderate Occasional travel to different locations may be required

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