Bistro Lead Cook - Full Time

About Discovery ManagementGroup Discovery Management Group leadsone of the nation's most purpose-driven and people-centered senior livingorganizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across theUnited States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization,and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families withmore than 15,000 units nationwide and growing. our communities have earned Great Place toWork certifications from 2022-2027. At Discovery Management Group, purposeguides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. Wecontinually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities thatsupport our team members' professional growth, ensuring every team member hasthe tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career. As a Lead Cook, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day through exceptional culinary experiences. Your Role: As the Lead Cook, you bring quality and consistency to the kitchen. You prepare delicious, well-presented meals that follow our menu cycle and standardized recipes, while ensuring every resident feels cared for through the food you make. You'll maintain a safe, clean, and efficient culinary environment while supporting a warm, home-like dining experience. Status: FULL TIME

Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.

Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.

Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.

Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.

Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.

Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling required.

Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.

Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours

• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• Paid training
• Employee Assistance Program

At Discovery Senior Living, weare constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle weare offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in themarketplace. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impactson our residents as well as our team members. They make up the fabric ofour company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY,COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. Individually, they are ourvirtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovationand success. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment forall team members. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case-by-case basis. Agency Policy We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffingagencies. Employment Scam Warning We only post jobs on our official careers site and acceptapplications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text orsocial media or ask for personal or banking information. RegulatoryCompliance & Background Screening DiscoverySenior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employmentlaws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, backgroundscreening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent uponsuccessful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required backgroundscreenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-basedscreening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and otherscreenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct orindirect resident access. Certainpositions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs,including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specificlicensing or regulatory agencies. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain asafe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members. Employmentin Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screeningin accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required tocomplete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCAClearinghouse.