Lead Cook

Join The #1 Senior Living CompanyJoin the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area!Job Summary:The Lead Cook is responsible to manage the cooking staff and operation of the kitchen. It is also the responsibility of the Lead Cook to manage the production of food while staying within the operating budget. In the absence of the Chef Manager the Lead Cook is responsible for additional department operations.Essential Responsibilities:Attends training programs as directed by managerTrains and instructs cooks and kitchen staffEnsures completion of staff assignmentsAssists in employee evaluations and development programsAssists in employee counseling and corrective action planComplies with and enforces all sanitation polices/proceduresMaintains temperature logs for all equipment and prepared foodParticipates in menu planningParticipates in ordering goodsAccurate record keeping (checklist, production counts, food/equipment temperature)Speaks with residents in the dining room(s) regarding meal satisfactionHelps to organize, plan, cook and serve the daily meal as well as catered and special eventsKeeps food storage areas neat and in orderEnsures proper food handling and storage according to established policies/proceduresPrepares food according to established recipesInstructs/ensures all cooks are preparing food according to established recipesAssumes responsibility of left-over food to avoid wasteTastes food to ensure quality standards are metReviews menu with production staffQualifications:Related Experience:Proven culinary skills; 3-5 years' experience and/or formal training preferredEducation or Degree Requirement:High School Graduate or Equivalent. Formal culinary training desiredLicenses, Certification, Registrations:ServSafe CertificationWesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there's a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There's a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: 'It's not just a job'.Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include:Competitive PayProfessional Development and Advancement opportunitiesHealth, Dental, & Life Insurance401(k) plans with generous matchTuition ReimbursementDaily PayPlease visit wel.org to learn more about our organization.An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Employer