Lead Cook – Senior Care Kitchen, DailyPay & PTO

Glacier Hills Senior Living Community; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

DailyPay

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Health insurance

Job summary

Beaven Kelly Home seeks a Lead Cook to prepare, season, and cook meals for residents, employees, and visitors. You will oversee other cooks and assist the Food Service Director with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, adhering to recipes, and ensuring safety and sanitation across the kitchen. The role requires strong leadership and ServSafe certification where applicable.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in cooking techniques

1-2 years related work experience

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Beaven Kelly Home seeks a Lead Cook to prepare, season, and cook meals for residents, employees, and visitors. You will oversee other cooks and assist the Food Service Director with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, adhering to recipes, and ensuring safety and sanitation across the kitchen. The role requires strong leadership and ServSafe certification where applicable.