Lead Cook (Brookhaven, Ga)
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelLicense Or Certification
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Manage the dietary department by leading staff, planning menus, controlling inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Oversee daily kitchen operations including meal preparation, portioning, food safety, and resident dietary restrictions. Coordinate special events, vendor promotions, and waste management systems while maintaining 100% health inspection ratings. Schedule shifts, train culinary and dining staff, and resolve resident dining concerns through direct engagement. This role reports to the Executive Chef within the Dining department at Orchard Senior Living in Brookhaven, Ga.
Required Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older
- Bachelor's degree in food service management or three (3+) years' experience in food service production preferably in assisted living, full service, skilled nursing, and hospitality industries
- ServSafe Certification (Must acquire within the first 90 days of employment)
- Two (1) years of supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline, and counseling
- Must successfully clear a fingerprint background check, TB skin test or x-ray, and health screening
- Current CPR certification
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Current certificate of training for successful completion of the five (5) hour initial fire safety training provided by the Rules and Regulations of the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, routinely
- Ability to lift 70 lbs, occasionally
- Transfer 150 lb. or greater resident weight
- 1 - 3 hours/day sitting
- 4 - 5 hour/day standing
- 4 - 5 hours/day walking
- Repeatedly throughout day bend, stoop, squat, and/or twist
- Repeatedly throughout day climbing stairs
- 3 - 4 hours/day reaching
- 1 - 3 hours/day use of telephone
- 3 - 4 hours/day working under pressure
- 2 - 3 hours/day working rapidly for long periods
- 1 - 3 hours/day use of keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier
- Position requires close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without correction)
- Must be able to stand and walk intermittently throughout the working day
- Must be able to reach, stoop, bend, lifts, carry, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and kitchen equipment
- Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds
- Must withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in food service management preferred
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