Lead Cook – Senior Living Dining Lead

Quail Park; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Meal and coffee

Variable schedule options

Job summary

Quail Park seeks a Lead Cook for its senior living community to prepare meals per recipes, maintain safety standards, and lead kitchen operations. The role emphasizes quality, sanitation, and teamwork.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of food service experience, be fluent in English, and hold Food Handler credentials plus CPR/First Aid certification. Pre-employment screening is required. Benefits include health insurance and vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years applicable food service experience
• Experience in hotel/restaurant and senior living settings preferred
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to interpret menus and recipes
• Must maintain CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials and annual continuing education credits
• Subject to pre-employment screening including drug test and criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Assist Sous Chef and lead with checking, maintaining and documenting proper food temperatures
• Support Signature Dining leadership to ensure efficient meal preparation, service, and cleanup
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA and local/state guidelines for regulatory compliance
• Train kitchen team members during shifts
• Oversee other kitchen staff in absence of Director of Signature Dining or Sous Chef
• Follow production sheets and recipes to prepare foods within Signature Dining standards
• Clean and sanitize all work areas and equipment and maintain sanitary kitchen conditions
• Attend required team meetings and uphold policy and residents' rights

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Food Handler certification

Job description

Quail Park seeks a Lead Cook for its senior living community to prepare meals per recipes, maintain safety standards, and lead kitchen operations. The role emphasizes quality, sanitation, and teamwork.

The candidate should have at least 2 years of food service experience, be fluent in English, and hold Food Handler credentials plus CPR/First Aid certification. Pre-employment screening is required. Benefits include health insurance and vacation.