Lead Cook

Now Hiring: 1 FT Lead Cook (Dietary)

Location: Newcastle, WY | Department: Dietary | FLSA: Non-Exempt | Reports to: Food and Beverage Director

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Come work alongside an experienced Executive Chef, who is passionate about developing future leaders. This is more than a cooking job but an opportunity to be mentored, expand your cooking expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and gain hands-on experience in our dietary operations.

Learn. Lead. Grow. Your future in leadership and culinary begins here, bringing comfort and to residents, patients, and staff. If you take pride in great food, a clean kitchen, and teamwork, this is a role where your work is noticed and appreciated.

Ready to cook with purpose?

Why You'll Love Working Here

• $500 sign-on bonus for FT ($250 paid at 6 months and $250 paid at 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): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
• Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental): begins the first day of the month following hire
• 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

What You'll Do

• Prepares and cooks meals in accordance with Wyoming State Department of Health regulations and department approved recipes.
• Uses only equipment in which competency has been demonstrated and achieved.
• Adheres to daily, weekly, monthly schedule for cleaning food service equipment.
• Assists in keeping kitchen and other dietary areas clean, organized and well stocked thought shift.
• Keeps all temperature logs up to date as required.
• Maintains safe, sanitary conditions in storage areas according to established policy and procedure which includes proper labeling/dating of food and storage of raw meat/poultry.
• Is consistently attentive to customers and provides prompt, courteous service. Keeps the Dietary Manager informed when problems may interfere with work being completed or customer concerns.
• Accommodates changes in workload within the department. Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and work assignment needs.
• Coordinates with medical staff and other departments to ensure efficiency as needed.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standard guidelines.
• Clarifies unclear or missing diet orders with nursing staff.
• Assists with room delivery service as needed, including assembling patient trays, loading carts, and delivering meals to patients and residents.
• Checks accuracy of meal tray against patient and resident menu selections.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with patients, residents, providers, co-workers and other sections in the organization and with other facilities in the community.
• Maintains a professional, organized and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Completes Work Assignments in a timely manner.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, residents, families, and visitors when appropriate.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Replenishes supplies as needed.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions and Isolation Precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Has the ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety-precautions.
• Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Has the ability to read and understand equipment operation manual.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations, and interdepartmental objectives.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, trainings, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education and learning.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist with properly training new Dietary employees.
• Assist with recurrent training for all Dietary employees.
• Be available for all scheduled shifts and covering shift when needed.
• Follow the set schedule for defrosting necessary ingredients for daily meals.
• Provides the Department Director with input to complete staff performance evaluations
• Recommends to the Department Director corrective action related to staff performance

What We're Looking For

• 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

Work Setting & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in kitchen and dietary service areas; must be able to navigate all departments as needed
• Position requires light to moderate work, including reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects
• Ability 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

Weston County Health Services is an 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.

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