Lead Cook

Willow Valley Communities; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship

Career Growth & Development

On-Site Amenities (Fitness Center, Spa

Cafés and Swimming Pools

Team Member Perks

Job summary

Willow Valley Communities is seeking a Lead Cook to join our culinary team at Spring Run. You will lead and support kitchen operations, prepare meals, and help develop daily specials for our Residents, while ensuring quality, safety, and on-time service.

Responsibilities include training staff on portions, recipes, and safe handling; assisting with inventory and ordering; maintaining clean kitchens; and plating in accordance with diets and menu tickets for residents.

Qualifications

• Must att ain ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• As a Lead Cook, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals while helping guide and support kitchen operations.
• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes.
• Taste test food and monitor temperatures to ensure quality and safety.
• Create daily specials and assist with recipe development.
• Participate in production meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Train and direct kitchen staff on portion control, recipe adherence, safe food handling, and proper measurement techniques.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environments.
• Ensure proper kitchen setup and cleanup procedures are followed.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain food production and ordering records within the food management system.
• Mentor, monitor, and direct kitchen personnel.
• Follow Willow Valley's HACCP plan and all food safety procedures.
• In Supportive Living, plating meals according to Resident Tray Tickets or Resident Select Menus while following diet restrictions, allergies, and preferences

Education

Associate Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or university

OR one to two years of related experience and/or training

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Overview

Lead Cook | Join the Culinary Team at Willow Valley Communities!

Love creating exceptional food and leading a team? Join us at Willow Valley Communities!

We are seeking a Lead Cook who is passionate about cooking, enjoys working with others, and is dedicated to creating outstanding dining experiences for our Residents. If you take pride in quality, leadership, and culinary excellence, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working at Willow Valley Communities

Paid Time Off (PTO) Weekly Pay Great 401(k) Package Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities Career Growth & Development Opportunities Access to On-Site Amenities Including Fitness Center, Spa, Cafés, and Swimming Pools And Even More Team Member Perks!

Compensation

Starting at $19.50 per hour, with higher pay available based on experience.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Cook, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality meals while helping guide and support kitchen operations. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals according to standardized recipes
• Taste testing food and monitoring temperatures to ensure quality and safety
• Creating daily specials and assisting with recipe development
• Participating in production meetings and mandatory in-services
• Training and directing kitchen staff on portion control, recipe adherence, safe food handling, and proper measurement techniques
• Assisting with inventory management and ordering
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environments
• Ensuring proper kitchen setup and cleanup procedures are followed
• Operating equipment safely and effectively
• Maintaining food production and ordering records within the food management system
• Mentoring, monitoring, and directing kitchen personnel
• Following Willow Valley's HACCP plan and all food safety procedures
• In Supportive Living, plating meals according to Resident Tray Tickets or Resident Select Menus while following diet restrictions, allergies, and preferences

Qualifications

• Associate Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or university
• OR one to two years of related experience and/or training
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must attain ServSafe certification

Position Details

Status: Full-Time

Schedule:

• 5 days per week
• Every other weekend required
• Monday through Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Sunday: 7:0 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

Spring Run at Willow Valley Communities 950 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street, PA 17584

Bring Your Passion for Cooking to Willow Valley Communities!

Join a team that values culinary excellence, teamwork, and exceptional service. Make a meaningful impact on our Residents every day while enjoying outstanding benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive workplace culture. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

Willow Valley Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.