Cook Lead - Full Time

Position Summary

To ensure a delightful dining experience for our residents and their guests, while collaborating with executive chefs or sous chefs.

To assist with the supervision and management of kitchen staff and to take direction from the Executive Chefs or Sous Chefs.

To coordinate with management all related services such as food ordering, food production, duty rosters, catering events and administration of policy.

Essential Functions

• Train and supervise cooks and lead cooks in duties which include: uniform and appearance codes, cooking techniques, proper station setup, “Stellar” service, and safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain open lines of communication with Residents, Guests, Visitors and fellow employees.
• Assist Chef’s in training lead cooks with new menu rollouts, production lists, inventory control and overall kitchen organization and proper sanitation and cleanliness.

Competencies

• Speaks, reads, and writes Basic English.
• Highly organized with an attention to detail, ability to multitask.
• Good communication skills for interacting with Residents, Guests, Visitors, and Staff.
• Sensitivity to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents with varying cognitive levels.
• Professional and Courteous Communication - Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with residents, patients, guests, and family members.
• Computer Skills - Excellent computer skills.
• Organized - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Safety Awareness - Follows all Infection Control practices, including handwashing techniques, standard precautions, isolation precautions, and safety precautions.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

Skills And Abilities

• Two years of related kitchen experience.
• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.