Lead Cook (part-time)

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beaven Kelly Home seeks a skilled Lead Cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare, season, and cook meals for residents, staff, and visitors, while supervising other cooks and assisting the Food Service Director with administrative tasks.

This part-time position offers a 12-hour day shift every Tuesday, with compensation of $22.25–$25.57 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. We provide benefits including paid holidays and DailyPay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of technical training in cooking techniques and 1–2 years of related work experience.
• ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily performance of cooks, ensuring food quality, presentation, and sanitation.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist the Food Service Director and support dietary department operations.
• Receive orders and prepare ingredients for soups, entrees, casseroles, and more.
• Cook regular and diet menu items according to recipes.
• Inspect food for seasoning, quality, and temperature.
• Maintain timely preparation and adjust production as needed.
• Operate ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, and blenders.
• Maintain records of food supplies and usage.
• Transport and store food safely; keep work areas clean.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Every Tuesday: 6:30am-6:30pm

Compensation: $22.25 - $25.57 per hour, depending on verification of experience and qualifications.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Cook to join our team at the Beaven Kelly Home. As a Lead Cook, you will prepare, season, and cook food for residents, employees, and visitors, ensuring food quality and adherence to established recipes and menus. You will also oversee the work of other cooks and assist the Food Service Director in various administrative tasks.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee daily performance of cooks, promoting food quality, presentation, and sanitation.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Support daily operations of the dietary department in the absence of the Food Service Director.

• Receive orders, obtain necessary food items, and measure and mix ingredients for soups, entrees, casseroles, and more.

• Cook regular and diet menu items according to recipes.

• Inspect and taste food for correct seasoning, quality, and temperature.

• Ensure timely preparation of menu items and adjust food production levels as needed.

• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, and blenders.

• Maintain records of food supplies and ingredients used.

• Transport foodstuffs, ensure proper storage, and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Up to one year of technical training in cooking techniques and one to two years of related work experience.

• ServSafe Certification

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay

• Referral Program

• Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually!

• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!

• Day-1 low cost medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information:

Beaven Kelly Home, a residential care facility, provides residents with the freedom to come and go as they please, along with the reassurance of around-the-clock assistance from professional nursing and support staff. We also offer respite care for elders, providing temporary relief for their regular caregivers. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our residents by promoting independence, autonomy, and individual choices in a compassionate and respectful community.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.