Lead Cook - Bistro Sous Chef

Otterbein; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with free virtual"dr

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Access to DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Indiana is seeking a Lead Cook to manage the bistro and monthly financials, directing day-to-day operations and supervising culinary staff. The role emphasizes partnership, training, and adherence to HACCP standards to deliver high-quality meals.

You will collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development, oversee food purchases, control costs, and ensure accurate production records. This position offers meaningful work in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Culinary degree preferred; high school/GED required.
• Licensure: Serv Safe certification.
• Experience: Min 2 years as lead cook or chef; LTC or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in menu development and staff coordination.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and training of partners.
• Manage food purchases and determine item quantities.
• Control food costs via wastage reduction and rotation.
• Ensure proper food preparation and plating techniques.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Kitchen supervision

Food cost control

Education

Culinary degree preferred

High School or GED required

Tools

Serv Safe

Job description

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

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*

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• 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.

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.

Basic Purpose

Inspired by faith, we strive to enrich individual life journeys for all by providing high quality service in a cheerful, timely manner and by communicating, coordinating, and cooperating with others to attain goals.

In accordance with the Transparency in Coverage (TIC) regulations, partners can find health plan machine-readable files (MRF) here: