Lead Cook

Otterbein; North Olmsted (OH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a Lead Cook to join our on-site kitchen team. You will participate in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food items to residents and guests, maintaining strict sanitary conditions and quality standards.

The role includes coordinating with other staff and adhering to prep sheets and recipes. The position requires 2–5 years of cooking experience in LTC or similar settings, and a High School diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 to 5 years cooking experience in LTC or similar setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies and utensils in the work area.
• Coordinates work with other food service employees to prevent waste and ensure smooth service.
• Performs related duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Connaissances

Cooking

Sanitation

Team coordination

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the-art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
• And more!
• Company-paid CNA classes
• Training programs
• Strong “promote from within” philosophy
• Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan

Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Lead Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The Lead Cook participates in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food items to residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions. Perform other appropriate related tasks and all unrelated assigned duties as determined by the supervisors.

Job Type: Full-Time 1030a-7p

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements. Procures food from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, cook tops, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles and other menu items.
• Bakes, roast, steams, broils, fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking, according to recipe. Discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor.
• Observes and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine that it is cooked to the proper level of doneness.
• Carves meats, portions food in serving pans or on serving plates, adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes to panned and plated foods.
• May wash, peel, cut and shred vegetables and fruits to prepare them for use.
• May butcher chickens, fish, meats.
• May bake breads, rolls and pastries.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils in work area.
• Coordinates work with other food service employees to prevent waste and to facilitate utilization of any overproduction.
• Responsible for replenishing food and items providing back up on service line for dining center customers.
• Selects and develops recipes were needed.
• Cooks and otherwise prepares foods according to recipes.
• Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking.
• Portions cooked foods as to size of portions and methods of garnishing.
• Follows prep sheet in order to prepare items for next day’s meals.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience: 2 to 5 year’s cooking experience in LTC or similar setting preferred

BENEFITS*

• Medical Insurancewith free virtual doctor visits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for personal and professional support
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Planwith company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidaysfor a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursementup to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discountsthrough exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee‑Sponsored Crisis Fundavailable for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University PartnershipswithUniversity of Cincinnati,University of Toledo, andHondros Collegefor exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discountsavailable for various products and services throughAccess Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development materialthroughRightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non‑profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in‑home care, and hospice services.

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