Lead Cook - Bistro Sous Chef

otterbein; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

DailyPay access

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a Lead Cook to manage a bistro operation, coordinate daily dining services, and oversee kitchen activities. You will work closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, staff supervision, and cost control while ensuring HACCP standards and timely execution of meals.

The role requires prior lead-cook or sous-chef experience in a senior care or similar setting, a culinary degree preferred, and Serv Safe certification.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred; high school or GED required.
• Serv Safe certification preferred or required.
• Minimum 2 years as lead cook, sous chef or chef in LTC or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with menu development, staffing and specials.
• Take reservations and execute hibachi meals in main restaurant.
• Oversee food purchases for the area and determine item quantities.
• Control food costs via wastage control, stock rotation and planning.
• Manage labor with accurate schedules and worker-hour estimates.
• Supervise proper food preparation, cooking and plating methods.
• Ensure proper use of kitchen equipment and production records.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring and evaluating culinary staff.
• Ensure kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Meet deadlines in food production and resolve issues as needed.
• Maintain professional appearance and motivate partners.

Skills

Menu development

Staff supervision

Food cost control

Hibachi/service knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

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The Lead Cook will manage the bistro partners and monthly financials. They are responsible for the day-to-day operation that includes the overall direction, coordination, evaluation and execution of the bistro. They will oversee They will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training partners; planning, assigning, and directing work.

At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: Full Time 9a-5p

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing, specials, etc. as needed. Take reservations and execute hibachi meals in main restaurant.
• In charge of food purchases for the area assigned; determine need and quantity of items needed to produce the everyday rotations.
• Ensure that food costs are controlled through a variety of techniques: wastage control, stock rotation, menu planning, recipes, etc.
• Ensure that labor is controlled through accurate work schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Supervising the correct food preparation, cooking and plating methods and techniques for all production of recipes.
• Supervising the correct use of kitchen equipment.
• Completion of production records to include used and unused portions and shortages of product.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring and evaluating culinary staff's performance for evaluations.
• Responsibility in overall kitchen operation in absents of Executive Chef.
• Ensures all deadlines are met in food production based on production orders.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work related problems.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times (clean & well groomed.)
• Suggest plans and follow up to motivate partners.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Complete shifts as assigned. Assist with other functions as needed.

Food Safety/Sanitation

• Responsible for ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures - follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Ensures all foods items are handled appropriately during preparation.
• Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes and in following prescribed production standards.
• Ensures display equipment is clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Ensures all equipment is cleaned, as assigned and in a timely fashion.
• Ensures all workstations are cleaned thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.

Qualifications

• Education: Culinary Degree preferred. High School or GED required.
• Licensure/Certification: Serv Safe
• Experience: Min of 2 years as a lead cook, Sous Chef or Chef Experience in LTC or similar setting preferred.

BENEFITS

• Health & Wellness
• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Financial Security
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Growth & Development
• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo , and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
• Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife

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