Cook Lead - Full Time - Highview Hills

Schedule: Full Time | 80 hours per pay period | 9:30am to 6pm | Includes every other weekend and holiday

At Vivie, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $21.50/hr. to $25/hr. (hourly non-exempt) based on experience, qualifications, and location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement.

As a Cook Lead, you’ll prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals while ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming dining experience for residents. Your culinary skills and attention to detail will help create a positive mealtime experience while honoring individual dietary needs and preferences.

As a Cook Lead, you will:

• Prepare & Serve Meals – Ensure quality, taste, and nutrition meet high standards for residents.
• Follow Guidelines – Follow food safety guidelines, maintaining clean and organized kitchen spaces.
• Dietary Needs – Accommodate dietary needs, including allergen-free and modified meals if needed.
• Manage Inventory – Tracking food and supplies to ensure availability.
• Support Teamwork – Assisting with training and mentoring of cooks, and taking the lead of daily operations as needed and/or assigned by the manager of culinary services or supervisor of kitchen operations.
• Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This job also requires:

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare, hospitality, or restaurants preferred.
• Food safety knowledge preferred; ServSafe certification a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to pass state mandated background check.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively to ensure communication with residents, staff, and visitors.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
• Department: Culinary
• Leadership Received: Manager of Culinary Services
• Division: Culinary
• Travel Requirements: No

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