Lead Cook I: Train Staff & Manage Kitchen Ops

Meadowood; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Meadowood seeks a lead chef to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations across shifts in Lansdale, PA. You will guide Cook II and Cook III, ensuring quality, consistency, and proper portioning, while training staff on safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities include coordinating meals for dining rooms, Health Center, cafe, catering, and special events, and maintaining service standards during all shifts. This role offers competitive pay and a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Train and mentor culinary staff in food preparation techniques, kitchen procedures, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control throughout production and service.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of hot entrees, soups, vegetables, sauces, accompaniments, garnishes, and specialty menu items.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor culinary staff in food preparation techniques, kitchen procedures, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Coordinate food preparation for dining room service, Health Center, Cafe, catering, and special events.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control throughout production and service.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Culinary training

Staff mentoring

Job description

The Position

Must be capable of leading daily food production and coordinating kitchen operations during assigned shifts. The ability to provide technical guidance and training to Cook II and Cook III employees while serving as the lead culinary resource in the absence of kitchen management.

Responsibilities

Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control throughout production and service. Prepare and oversee the preparation of hot entrees, soups, vegetables, sauces, accompaniments, garnishes, and specialty menu items. Train and mentor culinary staff in food preparation techniques, kitchen procedures, food safety, and sanitation practices. Coordinate food preparation for dining room service, Health Center, Cafe, catering, and special events.

Hours~ Monday-Friday. 11:00am-7:30pm. E/O weekend.

Sign on bonus~ $3,000!!!

About Meadowood

Meadowood’s mission is to provide the highest quality of life for all who experience our community. Offering meaningful employment opportunities to the greater community has been a rewarding endeavor for Meadowood for more than 35 years. Meadowood highly values the service our team members provide to our residents. The dedication and work ethic of our dynamic employees are the highlight of Meadowood’s culture and the connection we share. Moreover, a fundamental aspect of our mission is showing appreciation to our employees by enhancing their overall wellness.

Our appreciation is particularly reflected in the Employee Wellness program, Meadowell. Meadowell is offered to employees who voluntarily participate in health activities, earn points, and get rewarded for taking steps towards a healthy life. Earning points for the Wellness program can be as simple as taking a daily stroll around our beautiful community that sits on 135-acres! Meadowood also offers a rewarding recognition program, MeadowMiles, that emphasizes the importance of teamwork and service.

Quotes from our employees:

"This is a place that I see that we really care about the resident’s well-being. I would recommend Meadowood to anyone. We do care about people!" Alice M.

"I was surprised at how welcoming both the staff and the residents were. I felt comfortable from the first day that I stepped on campus for my interview.” Seth M.

“The employees feel appreciated and stay motivated to succeed.” Tyeaste R.