Lead Cook

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Join us as a Lead Cook (Dietary) in Newcastle, WY! This role offers mentorship, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation.

What You'll Do

• Prepares and cooks meals in accordance with state regulations and department-approved recipes.
• Uses only demonstrated and achieved equipment and adheres to daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for cleaning food service equipment.
• Keeps kitchen and other dietary areas clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Maintains safe, sanitary conditions in storage areas according to established policy and procedure.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure efficiency as needed.
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Aid in training new Dietary employees.
• Aid in recurrent training for all Dietary employees.
• Be available for all scheduled shifts and cover shifts when needed.
• Follow the set schedule for defrosting necessary ingredients for daily meals.
• Provide input to complete staff performance evaluations.
• Recommend corrective action related to staff performance to the Department Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Exceptional knowledge of dietary terminology and processes or the ability to learn and retain quickly.
• Strong communication skills and a service-focused attitude.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work independently with normal supervision and use good judgment.
• Professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.

Pay & Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus for full-time employees (paid at 6 months and 1 year).
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training).
• Paid personal leave (PPL), health insurance (coverage begins the first day of the month following hire), dental insurance (Delta Dental), vision insurance, life insurance ($50,000 coverage begins the first day of the month following hire), 100% employer-paid disability and accident coverage, bereavement leave.

Work Setting & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in kitchen and dietary service areas; must be able to navigate all departments as needed.
• Light to moderate work, including reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (talk/hear) and perform tasks requiring close attention to detail (see).
• Occasional after-hours calls may occur.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.