Lead Cook, Dietary Services (Team Leader)

Archway Management; Belvidere Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management is seeking a Cook for the Dietary Department. The Cook prepares meals in accordance with menus and recipes, supervises staff as needed, and reports to the Dietary Manager.

In the manager's absence, the Cook oversees staff and supports daily operations. Responsibilities include portioning hot and cold items, serving meals, monitoring temperatures, maintaining sanitation, handling inventory, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Culinary Tech graduate.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, production sheets counts, diet orders, tray tickets and staff responsibilities.
• Understand after training on computer software system for resident information and preferences.
• Must be ServSafe certified or able to earn within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager.
• Prepare and portion hot and cold menu items according to recipes and production sheet counts.
• Serve resident meals at correct service times.
• Coverage for staff who call out due to illness.
• Ensure all food and equipment temperatures are recorded by meal.
• Interact with residents and staff to ensure satisfaction and proper service.
• Maintain sanitation standards per state health regulations.
• Practice a clean, safe work environment and flexible hours.
• Track inventory and communicate low supplies or place orders.
• Label, wrap and date unused food items.

Skills

Reading recipes

Production sheets

Resident information systems

Food safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or Culinary Tech

ServSafe Certification or ability to earn within 90 days

Job description

Archway Management is seeking a Cook for the Dietary Department. The Cook prepares meals in accordance with menus and recipes, supervises staff as needed, and reports to the Dietary Manager.

In the manager's absence, the Cook oversees staff and supports daily operations. Responsibilities include portioning hot and cold items, serving meals, monitoring temperatures, maintaining sanitation, handling inventory, and lifting up to 50 lbs.