Cook Supervisor

Shift: FT 11:00am - 7:30pm

Employees are an important part of life at The GreenFields! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!

Position Summary:

The Lead Cook plays an important role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents and guests throughout the Manor, Court, and Bistro. This position leads by example, providing guidance and support to dietary staff while ensuring meals are nutritious, appealing, and prepared with care. The Lead Cook helps coordinate daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared and served according to established menus, standardized recipes, dietary guidelines, portion control procedures, and resident preferences.

Working closely with dietary team members, nursing staff, and other departments, the Lead Cook helps accommodate special diets, texture modifications, and individual resident needs. This position promotes teamwork, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and helps ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and running smoothly. Above all, the Lead Cook helps foster a positive dining experience by encouraging collaboration, supporting staff, and keeping the safety, satisfaction, and well-being of our residents at the heart of everything we do.

We Strive to Be an Employer of Choice:

• Competitive wages, pay based on experience
• Paid weekly
• Referral Bonus Plan and other types of incentives
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, based on FT/PT status
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K with employer match
• Premier third-party childcare onsite
• Free access to Employee Wellness Center/Gym
• Uniform allowance
• Free parking

Eligibility for certain benefits aligns with employment status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and serving of food orders throughout the Manor, Court, and Bistro during assigned shifts by actively directing and supporting dietary staff.
• Provide direction to cooks and dietary associates to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation and service.
• Ensure all cooks follow standardized recipes and utilize appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Ensure meals are prepared in accordance with planned menus.
• Ensure meals are palatable, properly prepared, and appetizing in appearance.
• Monitor food service to ensure established portion control procedures are followed.
• Ensure food is prepared according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special dietary requirements.
• Verify that appropriate equipment, serving utensils, and supplies are available for resident meal service.
• Assist with serving meals as necessary to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Coordinate and assist with food preparation for special events, holidays, and other activities as directed.
• Ensure that only authorized food substitutions are made, following established procedures.
• Ensure alternative menu items are available and prepared as needed to accommodate resident preferences and dietary requirements.
• Assign, monitor, and ensure completion of cleaning duties and sanitation responsibilities.
• Ensure proper food storage and rotation procedures are followed.
• Ensure food is properly dated, labeled, and stored in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and compliance with established standards.
• Provide guidance and assistance to dietary staff when challenges arise during meal preparation or service.
• Communicate operational concerns, staffing needs, and resident dining concerns to the appropriate supervisor or department leadership.
• Ensure staff adhere to dress code, time and attendance, and workplace policies.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professionalism among dietary associates.
• Practice safe work habits and ensure all staff follow workplace safety procedures.
• Assure the safety, security, and well-being of residents at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.