Lead Cook - FT Country Place Jacksonville

Goldn, LLC; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Place Senior Living of Jacksonville is seeking a Full-Time Lead Cook to join our kitchen team in Jacksonville, TX. You will prepare meals for residents according to planned menus and ensure safe, high-quality service at proper temperatures.

This role offers pay based on experience and a supportive work environment in a modern, intimate facility. If you enjoy working with seniors and thrive in a team setting, apply today.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or culinary role.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Passion for serving seniors and helping others.
• Strong teamwork and communication with staff and residents.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food preparation and service staff to follow menus and recipes.
• Ensures foods are prepared safely and served at correct temperature and attractive presentation.
• Manages therapeutic diets and trains staff on their preparation and service.
• Oversees shopping, inventory control, and ordering of food, supplies and chemicals.
• Ensures kitchen staffing and shift coverage; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Background check

Teamwork

Flexible

Stamina

ServSafe (plus)

Job description

Lead Cook - FT Country Place Jacksonville# Lead Cook - FT Country Place JacksonvilleCPSL Jacksonville - Jacksonville, TX 75766; Memory Care of Jacksonville - Jacksonville , TX 75766## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Description**Country Place Senior Living of Jacksonville is a place where seniors truly feel at home, remain active, and maintain their dignity. Enter any of our residences and you'll sense something special too!****Apply today – seeking a Full-Time Lead Cook for our wonderful Residents. Pay is based on experience.****Job Benefits:**· Immediate Paid Time Off Accrual· Working in a safe, modern and intimate facility## Qualifications**Job Duties:**· Oversees food preparation and service staff to ensure all meals are prepared according to the planned menu and that standardized recipes are being followed· Ensures that all foods are prepared using safe methods that will conserve the nutritive value, flavor and appearance, and will be served in an attractive way at the proper temperature· Maintains awareness of all therapeutic diets and provides instruction to the food service employees on how to prepare and serve those meals· Oversees shopping and inventory control. Responsible for ordering all food, kitchen supplies, and chemicals used in the food service department· Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is properly staffed and assures all shifts are covered in the kitchen.· Performs all other duties assigned by the Administrator or supervisor in charge.**Job Requirements:*** Experience required* Ability to pass a background check and eligibility for employment* A passion for the job and helping others* Recognition of the needs and concerns of others, and the ability to build relationships with others from different backgrounds* Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to help where needed* Ability to physically meet the demands as needed* Servsafe Certification is a plus!