Lead Cook: Culinary Leader with Growth & Benefits

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

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.