Lead Cook — Elevate Senior Living Dining

Provision Living; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Provision Living is seeking a Lead Cook to support the Director of Culinary Experience by leading food preparation and kitchen execution during assigned shifts, ensuring meals are nutritious, flavorful, and aligned with recipes, production schedules, and dietary requirements.

The role trains staff, monitors workflow, and enforces food safety, collaborating with dining service to deliver a consistent, resident‑centered dining experience while adapting to special diets, allergies, and varying

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of professional cooking experience, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• ServSafe Certification, or ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and special dietary needs.
• Ability to read and follow menus, recipes, production schedules, and dietary instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, production schedules, portion standards, and resident needs.
• Lead food preparation and kitchen workflow during assigned shifts to support timely meal service.
• Monitor food quality, flavor, temperature, presentation, and portioning before and during service.
• Adjust food preparation to accommodate therapeutic diets, texture‑modified diets, allergies, and other special dietary needs.
• Assist with receiving, storage, inventory, product rotation, and maintaining appropriate food and supply levels.
• Support catering, special events, resident celebrations, marketing functions, and other community dining needs.
• Ensure culinary equipment is used, cleaned, and maintained properly and report repair needs to the Director.
• Provide task‑level direction to culinary team members during assigned shifts.
• Coordinate food preparation assignments and monitor workflow to support efficient service.
• Provide hand‑on training and reinforce established recipes, procedures, and quality expectations.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Provision Living is seeking a Lead Cook to support the Director of Culinary Experience by leading food preparation and kitchen execution during assigned shifts, ensuring meals are nutritious, flavorful, and aligned with recipes, production schedules, and dietary requirements.

The role trains staff, monitors workflow, and enforces food safety, collaborating with dining service to deliver a consistent, resident‑centered dining experience while adapting to special diets, allergies, and varying