Lead Cook

Lead Cook

The lead cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment. In addition, they assist with supervision of the HarborChase hospitality associates, front and back of the house, to assure that service is performed in a timely and acceptable manner per HRA Standards, and that food is served in a timely, appetizing and appealing manner.

Essential Functions:

• Assures that all HRA Hospitality Brand Standards are alive and vibrant within the community.
• Identifies and reports food and supplies needed for the next week's menus-may assist with placing food and supply orders.
• Responsible for overall function of the HarborChase hospitality department in absence of the Campus Director of Hospitality.
• Assists in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
• Prepares menus and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents' individual prescribed diets and food preferences.
• Assists with planning of menu.
• Assists in fostering residents' independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
• Prepares food and coordinates food and services for special community events when requested.
• Assures that department is run according to all applicable regulations and HRA standards.
• Notifies Campus Dir. of Hospitality or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.
• Completes daily Hospitality check list, or trains designee to perform same.
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner.
• The ability to take ownership for associate's safety and the safety of the residents.
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate's ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy.
• Attends required community meetings and participates in Life Enrichment activities when able.
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University.
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis.
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent.
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation.
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents.