Lead Cook

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Westland (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Early wage access via PayActiv

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a Lead Cook at The Village of Westland to overlook meal preparation for residents, visitors, and guests, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to menus and dietary requirements.

Requires 3+ years in food service or culinary work, GED, and computer skills; ServSafe certification is preferred with training provided. Availability evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• GED or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in food service or culinary. Healthcare/institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals and supervise kitchen staff per menus and dietary needs.
• Clean and inspect equipment and work areas per sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain records of food use and expenditures.
• Direct kitchen staff and supervise food service duties and sanitation standards.
• Take inventory of supplies and place orders.
• Plan nutritionally balanced menus using seasonal/local ingredients.
• Train new employees and handle customer complaints about food quality.
• Follow safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food service

Education

GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, a premier senior living services non-profit organization, has a great opportunity to join our team at The Village of Westland as our Lead Cook We invite you to help us create new possibilities in quality living for the seniors we serve.

Why work for us? Our staff tell us they often leave work feeling good about the work they did and that they feel they personally make a difference here.

Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, and 403b retirement savings plan and other benefits. Employees have early access to earned wages through PayActiv.

Cooks and oversees the preparation and cooking of meals for residents, visitors, and other guests.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Cook meals and oversees the cooking staff in meal preparation according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served following proper production techniques and sanitation standards.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation according to sanitation guidelines.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
• Direct activities of staff performing cook, food service duties and proper kitchen cleaning and sanitation standards.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Places orders, requisition of food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Rotates perishable products and recycles as appropriate.
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
• Train new employees for department.
• Assists in resolving customer complaints regarding food quality.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
• Safety policies and procedures.
• Federal, state and local regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience:

Three or more years experience in food service, culinary, cooking required.

Healthcare or institutional cooking experience preferred, but not required.

Computer Skills:

Must have ability to operate a computer

Certificates & Licenses:

ServSafe/Food Safety certification preferred. Will train for certification, must pass in order to maintain this position.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to interpret menus and recipes and calculate and apply appropriate measurements

Must be available evenings, weekend, and holidays