Lead Cook - Senior Living Dining & Events

Nutrition Management Services Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrition Management Services Company in Hell's Kitchen, New York, is seeking a Lead Cook for an 85-resident assisted living community. This is a hands-on role in a small kitchen, responsible for lunch and dinner, and supporting special events and catering.

You will build positive relationships with residents, follow daily menus, manage inventory, and collaborate with the kitchen and dining team to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Professional cooking experience required; senior living experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow recipes, menus, food safety instructions, and resident requests.
• Strong organization, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Willingness to pitch in wherever needed and take pride in resident service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve lunch and dinner according to daily menus and standardized recipes.
• Help plan and execute meals for special events, catering, and resident functions.
• Assist with food ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory management.
• Maintain food quality, portion consistency, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Work closely with the kitchen and dining team to keep service running smoothly.
• Adapt to changing needs in a small kitchen and interact warmly and professionally with residents.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Senior living experience

Education

High School

Job description

Nutrition Management Services Company in Hell's Kitchen, New York, is seeking a Lead Cook for an 85-resident assisted living community. This is a hands-on role in a small kitchen, responsible for lunch and dinner, and supporting special events and catering.

You will build positive relationships with residents, follow daily menus, manage inventory, and collaborate with the kitchen and dining team to ensure smooth service.