Lead Cook - IL
About the role
Ready to bring your passion for food and leadership to our community? Apply today and join a team that’s cooking up excellence every day! WHO ARE WE? If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime. At Freedom Village of Bradenton, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You’ll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services — one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country. We offer jobs in Bradenton at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise. You’ll join a team that’s passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We’re committed to delivering the very best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. With integrity, a solid work ethic, and empathy for older adults, you can create a long, satisfying, and rewarding senior living career at Freedom Village of Bradenton. Enjoy a culinary career with restaurant-style cooking, featuring a 12-entree rotating menu, fresh ingredients, and quality presentation — all in a welcoming environment with no late nights, allowing for better work-life balance.
Responsibilities
The Lead Line Cook in an independent living community is responsible for preparing high-quality meals for senior residents while overseeing kitchen operations during assigned shifts. This role ensures food is prepared safely, efficiently, and in accordance with dietary guidelines and community standards.
- Prepare and cook menu items