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Lead Cook — Assisted Living
Location: Hell’s Kitchen, New York City

We are seeking a Lead Cook for an 85-resident assisted living community in Hell’s Kitchen. This is a hands-on position in a small kitchen. The Lead Cook prepares and serves lunch and dinner, supports special events and catering, and builds positive relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve lunch and dinner according to daily menus and standardized recipes.

• Help plan and execute meals for special events, catering, and resident functions.

• Assist with food ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory management.

• Maintain food quality, portion consistency, sanitation, and food safety standards.

• Work closely with the kitchen and dining team to keep service running smoothly.

• Adapt to changing needs in a small kitchen and interact warmly and professionally with residents.