Lead Cook *$1,000 sign on bonus* *weekly pay

Join Our team as a Lead Cook

Laurel Crest Retirement Community is seeking a professional and compassionate Lead Cook to join our team to help create warm, homelike experience for all residents.

Why Choose Us?

Part of PCSC, Laurel Crest Retirement Community enriches the quality of life for seniors and our team members through the values of Relationships, Teamwork, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. At our community, we don't just offer a job – we offer a career!

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay – Above industry average, with opportunities for increases and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement savings.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrued weekly, PTO sellback and donation options
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide training and professional development to help you grow within the healthcare field.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – As a nonprofit employer, PCSC employees can qualify for this federal program
• Additional perks – Employer-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Christmas Bonus, Meals at a reduced price, Employee Educational Assistance and a Referral bonus program
  
  

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Prepares food indicated on the menu for residents, guests and staff using standardized recipes based on production sheets and standard portion sizes.
• Schedule food preparation, as directed, so items are prepared according to the time required to meet the serving schedule.
• Estimate food requirements and control serving portions, eliminating waste and leftovers.
• Establish a serving line for each meal period and prepare plates according to resident diets and for all resident’s late trays.
• Remove food from retail, cafeteria line, labeling and dating food for refrigerator; clean all work areas after each use.
• Maintain food safety by checking and documenting temperatures of hot and cold items.
• Perform all daily cleaning and extra cleaning assignments as directed.
• Assist with training and orientation of kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Corporate and Regulatory Standards.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned.
• Ensure stove, ovens, grills, steam table and deep fryer are turned off at the end of the workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years’ cooking experience in hospitality setting or related environment.
• Interpersonal and multitasking skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree
• Technical, vocational training in culinary field, or certificate
• Three years of cooking experience in healthcare setting.
• Supervisory experience and skills
  
  

Ready to be a part of the team?

Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer