Lead Cook - Senior Living Kitchen Leader

Stonecrest Services LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonecrest Services LLC seeks an experienced Lead Cook for its senior living community. You will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and supervise staff to deliver meals that meet dietary and safety standards.

You will maintain sanitation, participate in menu planning, and collaborate with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.
• Must hold current sanitation certification/license per state requirements (Safe Food Handling/Certified Food Manager).
• Ability to speak, lead, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organizational standards in the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve meals following menu cycles and dietary requirements.
• Lead kitchen staff in preparation, production, and delivery of meals.
• Stock stations, rotate and manage inventory; ensure food quality and presentation.
• Assist with serving meals and ware washing as needed.
• Collaborate with care teams and attend in-services or meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Food Manager

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stonecrest Services LLC seeks an experienced Lead Cook for its senior living community. You will lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality meal preparation, and supervise staff to deliver meals that meet dietary and safety standards.

You will maintain sanitation, participate in menu planning, and collaborate with other departments to support resident well-being and satisfaction.