PM Lead Cook FT

Alliance Health Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time PM shift

Employee events

Supportive culture

Training & development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Full-Time PM Lead Cook to join our dietary team. Lead kitchen operations during the PM shift, ensuring meals are prepared to plan, dietary guidelines, and on-time service for residents.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience in healthcare or similar settings, prior leadership, and a ServSafe or Food Protection Manager certification (or ability to obtain). We offer training, supportive culture, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Cooking experience required; healthcare, long-term care, hospital, or institutional kitchen experience preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager certification preferred, or ability to obtain as required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and special dietary requirements.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate kitchen operations during the PM shift.
• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time with quality, taste, and presentation.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, preparation, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and infection control regulations.
• Monitor supplies and assist with inventory management and ordering.
• Keep workstations and prep areas clean and sanitized.
• Provide direction and support to dietary team members.
• Ensure residents receive courteous, timely, resident-centered meal service.
• Assist with kitchen cleanup and closing procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Healthcare environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Full-Time PM Lead Cook

Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently hiring a Full-Time PM Lead Cook to join our dietary team.

Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is part of a network of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities dedicated to providing exceptional care and resident-focused service. We are committed to creating a welcoming, supportive workplace where employees are valued, encouraged to grow, and empowered to make a positive impact every day.

If you have a passion for cooking, strong leadership skills, and a desire to provide nutritious, delicious meals for our residents, we would love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

• Full-time employment with PM shift scheduling

• Engaging and enjoyable employee events

• A supportive and positive workplace culture

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Competitive compensation

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate kitchen operations during the PM shift

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, dietary guidelines, and physician-ordered special diets

• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time while maintaining quality, taste, and presentation

• Follow proper food handling, storage, preparation, and sanitation procedures

• Maintain compliance with all food safety, infection control, and applicable state and federal regulations

• Monitor food supplies and assist with inventory management and ordering as needed

• Keep kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas clean, organized, and sanitized

• Provide direction and support to dietary team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations

• Help ensure residents receive courteous, timely, and resident-centered meal service

• Assist with kitchen cleanup and closing procedures at the end of the shift

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Previous cooking experience required; healthcare, long-term care, restaurant, or institutional kitchen experience preferred

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Valid ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection Manager certification preferred, or ability to obtain as required

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and special dietary requirements

• Ability to lead a team and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment

• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills

• Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing excellent service