Lead Cook & Culinary Leader for Senior Living

Woodridge Village; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodridge Village in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Lead Cook to join our culinary team. You will support and lead the kitchen, plan menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and help maintain outstanding resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, managing inventory and equipment, and ensuring health regulations are met through audits and inspections. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of kitchen management experience, preferably in healthcare or senior living.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen management experience.
• Experience in institutional and batch cooking, preferably in healthcare or senior living settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare regular and modified menus following established guidelines.
• Adhere to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Create and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Manage food and non-food inventory to stay within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation procedures.
• Oversee proper equipment operation and maintenance while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Sanitation standards

Job description

Woodridge Village in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a Lead Cook to join our culinary team. You will support and lead the kitchen, plan menus, ensure safety and sanitation, and help maintain outstanding resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, managing inventory and equipment, and ensuring health regulations are met through audits and inspections. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of kitchen management experience, preferably in healthcare or senior living.