Lead Cook in Memory Care

Parkview Memory Care at Paradise Village; National City (CA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 32,139; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical - Dental - Vision

401k Employer Match

Employee Engagement

Safe work environment

On-the-job training

Job summary

Generations is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals according to therapeutic diets and menus, supervise staff, and ensure quality dining for residents at Paradise Village in National City, CA. The role includes menu planning, food prep, presentation, and adherence to health standards.

The position requires at least two years of line cook experience, with prior culinary leadership in a senior care setting preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of prior line cook experience is required.
• Previous culinary leadership in a Senior Care/healthcare setting is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure meals are prepared on time and to dietary requirements.
• Prepare all foods per menu, resident needs, and prescribed diets.
• Ensure meals are attractive, properly flavored, and served at the correct temperature.
• Maintain cleanliness of coolers/freezers and proper labeling and storage of food.
• Train culinary staff on kitchen responsibilities and safety procedures.
• Participate in regular culinary team meetings and review resident feedback to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Two years line cook experience

Culinary leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PDV
Paradise Village
2700 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950, USA

PDV
Paradise Village
2700 E 4th St
National City, CA 91950, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18.50 USD to $23.33 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing high quality meals according to therapeutic diets. The Lead Cook is responsible for menu planning, high quality food prep, ala carte service, presentation, and employee supervision, as well as any other job duties listed below or as outlined by their supervisor. Complies with federal, state, and local standards for community operation. Incorporates Generations Mission, Vision, and Values into their daily work and interactions with others.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, then we are meant to be together! We want people like you to join our team.

What we offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for F/T employees
• Medical - Dental - Vision (F/T employees)
• 401k Employer Match
• Employee Engagement
• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training

Schedule:

• Full-time, available between 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Weekend and holiday availability preferred

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Two (2) years of prior line cook experience is required
• Previous culinary leadership in a Senior Care/healthcare setting is highly desired

SCOPE OF JOB TASKS:

• Assists in overseeing kitchen operations
• Prepares all food as outlined by menu, resident needs, and prescribed diets
• Ensures meals are prepared timely at the proper temperature, attractive appearance, and appealing taste
• Keeps coolers and freezers clean and rotated
• Ensures food is labeled, dated, and stored in accordance with local, state and county health department policies
• Assists in the adherence to maintaining budget compliance
• Ensures kitchen cleanliness and food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements
• May train Culinary Staff on kitchen responsibilities
• Conduct regular inventory checks to ensure kitchen is properly stocked and inform Culinary Director of any necessary food, supplies, or equipment needs
• Participate in regular Culinary Team meetings and review resident comment cards/feedback to improve quality and operational efficiency for the kitchen
• Maintain log of all food served, including alternates
• Partners, trains, and directs daily workflow of kitchen employees
• Assists in routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and property
• Establishes and enforces safety, sanitation, and proper food handling standards for kitchen.
• Recognizes and adopts the appropriate menus in partnership with other culinary employees and Culinary Director to use recipes that meet the specific needs of the residents
• Resolves food complaints timely and appropriately
• Ensures adherence to quality assurance processes by routinely auditing meal service, dining, safety, sanitation, and meal satisfaction as it relates to the Kitchen
• Coordinates services and activities with other departments
• Plans and executes food needs for catering and special events
• Other duties as assigned

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Generations is a family-first, family-owned, and family-operated business serving senior living communities across California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington since 1943. We are dedicated to supporting and increasing the vitality and joy of our residents and our staff. We cherish the unique gifts and complementary skills each person brings to our team. A family caring for families, we are simply unlike anywhere you have ever worked. Come find a home with us.

Bringing generations together with the joy of living and everything it means to be human.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Food Preparation

Intermediate

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School or better in 0 - HS Diploma/GED.

Experience

Required

1 year:

Experience working in a Senior Care/Healthcare Culinary department

2 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer
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