Lead Cook

About the role

Otterbein is seeking a talented Lead Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The Lead Cook participates in the preparation, cooking, and serving of all food items to residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and procures food from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes; uses kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, and cooktops to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles, and other menu items.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, broils, and fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods.
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking, according to recipe; discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor.
• Observes and tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine proper doneness.
• Carves meats, portions food in serving pans or on plates, and adds gravies, sauces, and garnishes.
• May wash, peel, cut, and shred vegetables and fruits; butcher chickens, fish, and meats; or bake breads, rolls, and pastries.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies, and utensils in work area.
• Coordinates work with other food service employees to prevent waste and facilitate utilization of overproduction.
• Replenishes food and items, providing backup on the service line for dining center customers.
• Selects and develops recipes as needed.
• Cuts, trims, bones, and carves meats and poultry for cooking.
• Portions cooked foods according to size and garnishing methods.
• Follows prep sheet to prepare items for the next day’s meals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of cooking experience in long-term care (LTC) or a similar setting preferred.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to thousands of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.