Lead Line Cook

Broadview Senior Living; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join their vibrant team at a senior living community. This full-time role involves overseeing kitchen operations in the absence of senior chefs, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and presentation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that promotes intergenerational engagement and a culture of hospitality. If you are motivated, creative, and eager to serve, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in fine dining preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planned menu in absence of Executive Chef.
• Ensure high presentation standards for each plate.
• Assist in planning and executing menus and specials.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Culinary Skills

Creativity

Supervisory Skills

Education

Culinary Education

Experience in Fine Dining

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community.

Job Summary:

The Lead Line Cook is responsible for the proper preparation of the planned menu in the absence of the Executive Chef or Sous Chef and assists in the supervision of all kitchen employees. This is a full-time position with shifts to be determined; and requires day, evening, weekend and/or holiday flexibility.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts next day’s production schedule.
• Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required.
• Monitors labeling of all products in the kitchen.
• Assists in daily shift change walk-through of kitchen staff.
• Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned.
• Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.
• Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus.
• Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material.
• Assists the chefs in executing all catered and special functions.
• Supervises Utility Workers on daily cleaning projects.
• Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

The Broadview at Purchase College fully embraces a culture of hospitality. We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect and strive to anticipate needs and act accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Two to three years experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
• Culinary education and supervisory background desirable.
• Ability to plan and organize work, interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
• Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs.
• Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• 4 years of consistent prior working experience.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing