Lead Cook Senior Living

Pine-Ridge-Alzheimer; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D

401(k) with match

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living is seeking a Lead Cook for Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care community in Spokane Valley, WA. The candidate will assist in breakfast, lunch, or dinner preparation and ensure high-quality food presentation and prompt service for residents.

Experience in long-term care dietary services, knowledge of senior nutrition, and adherence to health and safety standards are essential. On-site role with opportunities to contribute to a compassionate dining program.

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary and dining services at long-term care facilities or similar settings.
• Knowledge of dietary needs and modifications for senior living.
• Ability to follow health department practices and infection control standards.
• Ability to manage inventories and food costs with supervisor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dietary Supervisor with breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation.
• Prepare hot and cold items and desserts per recipes and standards.
• Follow health, safety, and infection control practices.
• Maintain clean work areas and proper portions; support service lines.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Formal training in residential food service

Job description

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Lead Cook for Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care community located in Spokane Valley, WA.We currently have the following Shifts and Schedules available for this position:Full-Time Lead Cook PositionWe are looking for a candidate who has prior experience working in the dietary and dining services department at long-term care facilities/nursing homes/residential care communities/etc., particularly those familiar with various dietary needs and modifications for the senior living setting.Frontier Senior Living's portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.Cooks are responsible for providing the highest quality food preparation, plate presentation, and prompt service to all residents. They must possess general knowledge in various food preparation techniques, serving methods, and portion control standards, and general nutritional requirements for residents of retirement housing communities.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Assist Dietary Supervisor on breakfast, lunch or dinner preparation, production or service linesPrepare hot and cold items as designated by Dietary SupervisorPrepare soup, sauces, salads, and desserts, according to established standards and recipes.Follow all health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practicesPromptly discuss and resolve any potential food services and care coordination problems with team members and team leadersWork with Dietary Supervisor to see what leftovers are used and inventories are properly managed to keep costs in lineBreak down service line and clean work area as scheduled or instructed.Personally get to know residents of the Community by communicating with other team members and departments, reviewing appropriate resident records, and direct conversation with residents.Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service orientation with all residents and other team members.Present a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident's unique needs.Other duties as assignedFrontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Senior Living team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.comEqual Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free WorkplaceOther Requirements:Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal directionsMust be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hoursExperience as on-line cook in food services preferredTraining and experience has been attained through formal training or on-the-job training in appropriate techniques of resident careCompassion for senior adults requiredPush and pull up to 30 pounds