Lead Cook - Senior Living Dining (Evening Shift)

Presbyterian Senior Living; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and snacks for our dining program and to maintain high standards of food quality and safety. The role requires following menus, executing standardized recipes, and supervising the dining services team in a respectful environment.

The position runs 11:00am-7:00pm on a full-time basis with rotating weekends and holidays, offering competitive compensation and opportunities to contribute to the well-being of our elderly residents.

Qualifications

• Two years cooking experience or related experience required.
• One year supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with seniors preferred.
• Able to fully execute a recipe.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals and snacks in accordance with planned menus.
• Ensures that meals and snacks served are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Complies with proper food handling procedures when preparing, holding, serving and storing foods.
• Supervises the dining services team.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of work area.
• Responsible for safety of kitchen work area.
• Assists Production Manager in maintaining proper levels of food inventory and supplies.
• Actively participates in the dining service Quality Assurance Program.

Skills

Cooking experience

Supervisory experience

Seniors experience

Recipe execution

Sanitary food handling

Technical cooking skills

Standardized recipes

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Presbyterian Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and snacks for our dining program and to maintain high standards of food quality and safety. The role requires following menus, executing standardized recipes, and supervising the dining services team in a respectful environment.

The position runs 11:00am-7:00pm on a full-time basis with rotating weekends and holidays, offering competitive compensation and opportunities to contribute to the well-being of our elderly residents.