Lead Cook - Healthcare Kitchen Leader

Summit BHC; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, WI, seeks a Lead Cook to oversee dietary operations, assist in meal preparation, and supervise staff to ensure safe and timely service to patients and staff at the facility. The role involves coordinating with the kitchen team and nursing staff to meet daily meal goals and safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, maintaining sanitation, stocking supplies, and ensuring meals align with planned menus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years’ experience in institutional food service.
• Understands safe food handling procedures.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment (dishwasher, stoves, ovens, mixers).

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day tasks of dietary department staff.
• Performs routine sanitation of kitchen and serving areas.
• Guides staff in food preparation and service.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assists with meal preparation and serving to patients and staff.
• Assists with stocking, receiving and storage of supplies.
• Ensures food is prepared and served in accordance with menus and safety standards.
• Provides information to nursing staff regarding patient responses to foods.

Skills

Safe food handling

Staff supervision

Food preparation

Dishwashing operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Stoves

Ovens

Mixers

Job description

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, WI, seeks a Lead Cook to oversee dietary operations, assist in meal preparation, and supervise staff to ensure safe and timely service to patients and staff at the facility. The role involves coordinating with the kitchen team and nursing staff to meet daily meal goals and safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing daily tasks, maintaining sanitation, stocking supplies, and ensuring meals align with planned menus.