Lead Cook

Job Description

When you work at Regency Oaks , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Regency Oaks is recruiting for a hospitality focused Lead Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Lead Cook:

• Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts next day’s production schedule.
• Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of daily assignments, as required.
• Monitors Labeling of all products in the kitchen
• Assists in daily shift change walk-through of kitchen staff.
• Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned.
• Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus.
• Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material.
• Assists the chef in executing all catered and special functions.
• Supervises Utility Workers on daily cleaning projects
• Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed
  
  

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Two -three years restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
• Supervisory background desirable
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
• Background Screening through AHCA - https://info.flclearinghouse.com
  
  

Pay: $19.00/hr.

Schedule: Full-time (5 days a week)

We Value Our Employees And Show Appreciation Through…

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
• Our comprehensive benefits are because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• Highly competitive occupancy and sales bonus program.
• A Monthly All-Staff Meet n’ Eat, because we value a strong company culture that creates camaraderie between departments.
• Various Employee-led Committees, because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, (401) K Retirement w/Match
• Regency Oaks has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paychecks on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial well-being today!
  
  

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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