Lead Morning Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Schedule : Full-time 40 hours per week | Morning shift 5am - 1:30pm | Varies Monday - Friday | Every other weekend
Department: Porter Hills Village | Dining Services

As a Lead Cook in our scratch kitchen, you'll have the opportunity to create wholesome, delicious meals that not only nourish but also bring joy to the hearts of older adults. You'll be the one behind the smiles, crafting food that connects and delights. Every meal you prepare will make a meaningful impact, helping our residents feel cared for, loved, and energized. If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a place where food is more than just a meal, we want you on our team!

• Prepare and serve meals.
• Assist with food preparation and setup for special meals, parties, catering, and events.
• Monitor meal service to ensure residents receive correct meals based on diet orders, preferences, and allergies.
• Assist with onboarding, coaching, and training team members on department procedures, food safety, sanitation, and service standards.
• Lead, inspect, correct, and report operational concerns to department management as appropriate.
• Serve as designated manager on duty and assume authority, responsibility, and accountability in the absence of department management or the Chef.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Five (5) years short order cook experience in a restaurant, café, food service kitchen or other related environment, required. 
• Culinary Education, preferred.
• ServSafe Certification, preferred.
• Ability to participate in frequent stooping and bending, lifting up to 35 pounds.

• Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursemen t – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings. 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Fresh, Local, Chef-Created Meals – Enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences. 
• Free Meals with Each Shift – Plus, take advantage of paid breaks during your shift.

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