Lead Cook

About the role

The Pines at Davidson is hiring a Lead Cook to create innovative, delicious meals for a high-end dining experience. The Lead Cook supports the daily culinary operations of The Pines at Davidson by leading food production activities, ensuring quality and consistency, and providing day-to-day guidance to culinary team members. The Lead Cook reports directly to the Sous Chef and assists in delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents, team members, guests and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation and production activities during assigned shifts.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness of meal service.
• Aid with special events, catering functions, and resident programs.
• Support proper food handling, storage, labeling, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain production levels and communicate inventory needs to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef.
• Assist with training new culinary team members on recipes, procedures, and service standards.
• Serve as a shift leader when assigned and provide directions to cooks and kitchen support team members.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Cook, Lead Cook, or similar culinary position.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• SERV Safe Certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have good or corrected vision.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods of standing, reaching, stooping.
• Must be able to endure temperature changes in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and meal service over steam tables.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to touch/serve, fish and shellfish.
• Repetitive use of hands.
• Writing, keyboarding, speak on phone and in person, read computer monitor, hear spoken questions and comments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement 403(b)
• Long-term Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking

Pay

Competitive pay and benefits.

Schedule

Full-time or part-time positions available.

Who we are

The Pines at Davidson is a premier continuing care retirement community serving seniors who are living their best lives in a supportive and comprehensive residential and healthcare care setting. From our fitness room with a heated swimming pool to our social activities to our multiple dining options for residents, The Pines is a place where you will be proud to work alongside our many dedicated top-of-the-industry team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off and more for full-time members.

Who you are

We are looking for someone who can fit this description and is ready to grow. If you are interested in applying for one of our full-time or part-time positions, we would love for you to apply.