Cook Lead

About the role

La Vida Llena, Albuquerque’s premier upscale senior living community, is seeking an experienced Cook Lead to join our team of culinary professionals. You will create exceptional food for our fine-dining restaurant, upscale casual Bistro, catering services, and other areas of our culinary program. The ideal candidate has a background in upscale, fine dining. We are a luxury, resort-like community dedicated to providing residents with the best culinary experience in Albuquerque.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations in a high-end senior living environment
• Prepare and present dishes for fine-dining and casual upscale settings
• Support catering services and other culinary program areas
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety

Requirements

• Valid Food Handlers card (required)
• ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate (preferred)
• Experience in upscale or fine-dining culinary environments

Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plan options for you and dependents (85–90% employer-subsidized premiums, effective the 1st of the month after hire)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with $20 employer contribution per pay period (24 pay periods/year)
• Dental and vision insurance (90% employer-subsidized dental premiums for employees)
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) available as earned, plus NM Healthy Workplaces Act paid sick leave
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Profit-sharing plan based on company performance
• Reimbursement for job-related certifications and licenses
• Scholarship opportunities funded by residents
• PayActiv for flexible access to earned wages
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Employee appreciation events and rewards
• Annual resident appreciation bonus

Pay

$18.00 – $21.93 per hour, depending on experience.