Lead Cook

About the role

Enjoy being a cook, but tired of the late hours? We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate lead cook to join our culinary team! Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit! We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Lead Cook position. As part of our onboarding experience, you'll advance your culinary career through our partnership with Rouxbe Online Culinary School. This seamless introduction includes a series of comprehensive courses that provide 9 transferable college credit hours upon completion, setting you up for long term success from day one!

The ideal candidate for our organization serves a very important role in the success of our brand, culinary culture, vision, and future. Our Food Philosophy in our scratch kitchens is that “We are passionate about our food and want you to feel the same excitement and fun. Our menus feature fresh and healthy options alongside the more indulgent ones. We see our service as a journey incorporating seasonal trends, needs and wants.”

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and following established recipes
• Supporting the kitchen staff and ensuring the restaurants run smoothly through each meal service
• Assisting in the training and development of line cooks and prep staff

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of four years’ progressive responsibility in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club/hotel, or cruise line environment
• ServeSafe Certification (or willing to obtain within the three-month introductory period)
• Experienced in all cooking stations and methods

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, and vision)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability programs
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match after one year of employment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Scholarship awards
• Professional development programs
• University partnerships
• Referral and discount programs
• Appreciation events
• Wellness initiatives
• PayActiv next-day pay benefit
• Rouxbe Online Culinary School partnership with 9 transferable college credit hours upon completion

Pay

Pay Range $20.60 - $25.75 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.

About Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.