Lead Cook – Senior Living

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Lead Cook in a senior living community to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals for residents with diverse dietary needs.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food safety standards, coordinating meals across care levels, and collaborating with dining and care teams to deliver a welcoming, resident-first dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or kitchen management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to resident dietary needs.
• Oversee food safety and sanitation standards to ensure a safe environment.
• Coordinate meal service across resident care levels (independent, assisted living, memory care).
• Train, support, and supervise kitchen team members.
• Manage prep and production schedules, monitor inventory, and ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with dining and care teams to provide a warm, hospitality-focused dining experience reflecting a resident-first culture.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen management

Food safety

Leadership

Inventory management

Communication

Job description

Role: Lead Cook in a senior living community, responsible for managing daily kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to resident dietary needs.


• Oversee food safety and sanitation standards to ensure a safe environment.


• Coordinate meal service across various resident care levels, including independent, assisted living, and memory care.


• Train, support, and supervise kitchen team members.


• Manage prep and production schedules, monitor inventory, and ensure efficient kitchen operations.


• Collaborate with dining and care teams to provide a warm, hospitality-focused dining experience reflecting a resident-first culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in food preparation, kitchen management, or culinary roles.


• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocols.


• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.


• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and manage inventory effectively.