Lead Cook | Fast-Paced Kitchen, PTO Day One, Benefits

Pomeroy-Living; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Access up to 50% of earned pay DAILY!

Life insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Pomeroy Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to lead our all-star culinary team in the kitchen, ensuring quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction. This role supervises the dietary department in the absence of the Chef and coordinates with meal serving hours to deliver excellent service.

You will prepare meals, adhere to recipes and special diets, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking, culinary arts, or related fields.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cooking techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all served food.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to sanitation and food production codes.
• Lead the kitchen and supervise the dietary department in the absence of the Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Cooking experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Pomeroy Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to lead our all-star culinary team in the kitchen, ensuring quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction. This role supervises the dietary department in the absence of the Chef and coordinates with meal serving hours to deliver excellent service.

You will prepare meals, adhere to recipes and special diets, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.