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Job Details Base Pay $20.00 / Hour Job Category Dining Room, Culinary Arts, Food Service Industry Restaurant, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Country Club Employee Type Full Time Required Degree High school Manage Others Yes Contact Information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Description At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other! We are seeking an experienced Lead Cook to assist in running the main production kitchen that produces food for healthcare and assisted living. Supervising and assigning prep tasks and ensuring items are completed on time and according to the recipes is a key aspect of this role. This position is supported by the kitchen manager and culinary leadership team. Benefits A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match. Work Life Balance On-Site Amenities Including a gym, fitness classes, BB&T Branch, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees. Educational Assistance We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees. Paid Time Off Can be earned by both full and part-time employees. Branch Access Earn your earnings ahead of pay day. Responsibilities Prepare and produce food items from established menu or recipe and ensure menus are updated as needed. Lead and direct staff in absence of supervisor and assist in overall daily operations of assigned area. Provide training and coach culinary and sanitation teams to ensure success. Sanitize equipment and work area and maintain sanitation standards at all times. Gather materials and equipment needed for specific meal service, including catered or other special events. Receive and maintain appropriate levels of supplies and assist with food and non-food ordering as needed. Complete special cleaning as assigned. Attend trainings and in‑services to meet state regulations and professional standards and expectations. Additional duties as assigned. Equipment Grill Fryer General culinary and kitchen equipment Physical Requirements Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance, 36+ with manual or mechanical assistance. Must transport food without assistance or with manual or mechanical assistance. Must be able to stand 4 to 6 hours at a time. Must be able to bend, stoop and reach for extended periods. Ability to work in and withstand extreme temperature fluctuations. Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability Competent in overall culinary skills, including methods and food preparation. Competent in food safety and sanitation as required by state and federal regulations. Knowledge of kitchen equipment and functions. Desired Knowledge, Skills & Ability Cook to order and batch cooking experience. Butchery experience. Country club or other retirement community background. Required Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalency. At least four years of professional cooking experience. ServSafe certification or ability to attain this certification within a designated amount of time. Desired Education & Experience At least four years in an a la carte cooking environment. Actively pursuing culinary certification or training. Required Behavioral Competencies Must work well as a member of a self‑directed team. Ability to manage multiple tasks and delegate effectively to others. Must work well and maintain composure under pressure in a fast‑paced environment. Patience and tolerance with others. #J-18808-Ljbffr