Lead Cook - Countryside of Wichita Falls

Countryside Senior Living of Wichita Falls is a place where seniors truly feel at home, remain active, and maintain their dignity. Enter any of our residences and you'll sense something special too!

Apply today – seeking a Full-Time Lead Cook for our wonderful Residents. Pay is based on experience.

Job Benefits:

• Immediate Paid Time Off Accrual
• Working in a safe, modern and intimate facility

Job Duties:

• Oversees food preparation and service staff to ensure all meals are prepared according to the planned menu and that standardized recipes are being followed
• Ensures that all foods are prepared using safe methods that will conserve the nutritive value, flavor and appearance, and will be served in an attractive way at the proper temperature
• Maintains awareness of all therapeutic diets and provides instruction to the food service employees on how to prepare and serve those meals
• Oversees shopping and inventory control. Responsible for ordering all food, kitchen supplies, and chemicals used in the food service department
• Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is properly staffed and assures all shifts are covered in the kitchen.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor in charge.

Job Requirements:

• A passion for the job and helping others
• Ability to pass a background check and eligibility for employment
• Recognition of the needs and concerns of others, and the ability to build relationships with others from different backgrounds
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to help where needed
• Ability to physically meet the demands as needed