Lead Cook II

Sunny View Manor - Retirement Community - Fine Dining - PM Shift We have a nice sign on bonus for the person we hire. Apply today! Summary : Our Lead Cook, is to prepare culinary delights for our residents and execute the menu, ensuring a high level of performance, guest satisfaction and profitability.

Residents' satisfaction in our community revolves around the food appearance, high quality of food, meals, and overall fine dining experience.

The Lead Cook II, is responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen.

Reports to the Director of Dining Services and / or Executive Chef. Benefits :

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits eligible 1 st of the month following 30 days of hire date (FT)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starts on Day 1 of employment (FT)
• Holiday pay for 8 days + your work anniversary day!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan eligible after 30 days
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and daycare expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with eligible medical plans
• Life Insurance / AD&D Insurance / Disability Insurance - company paid
• Employee Assistance Programs (Wellbeing Support)
• HEART Fund to assist our staff in times of need
• Corestream benefits : LegalShield, Pet Insurance, Purchasing Programs, Student Loan Refinancing
• Education assistance
• Employee Discount Tickets with Fun Express and Tickets At Work
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Scholarship Program Detailed responsibilities : - Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Participate in actual food preparation, produce food consistently high quality, taste and presentation and expedite during peak meal periods as needed.
• Control food cost by assisting in training kitchen staff on the proper methods of food preparation and handling by training kitchen and dining room employees on how to handle leftover food items.
• Assists in developing standardized recipes. - Assists in menu planning as directed by the Director of Dining Services and / or Executive Chef.
• Responsible for care and cleanliness of equipment and of related work areas. - Assures timing of preparation to meet service schedules.
• In conjunction with the Dietary Services Director or Executive Chef, establish goals for the kitchen, anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen, anticipate trends, enact approved profit-oriented and cost saving ideas / activities.
• Maintain effective communication within the kitchen, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problems.
• Maintain effective working relationship with kitchen and dining room management, staff, residents and all other departments.
• Directly and / or indirectly supervises cooks, assistant cooks, and food service workers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws that may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;

planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Credentials : Essential :

• ServSafe or Equivalent Certification required Education with Equivalent Qualifications : Essential :
• High School diploma or GED Nonessential :
• Bachelor's Degree or 2 Years 2 years of related experience and / or training Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.