Lead cook

Job Description

Victory Health and Rehabilitation Center

Full-Time Lead Cook | 80 Hours/2 Weeks | Day Shift (5:30am – 1:30pm) | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Victory Health & Rehab is an 87-bed nursing facility situated in the western suburbs of Minneapolis.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults while we strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone.

Responsibilities

The Lead Cook is responsible for the proper preparation, cooking, and serving of meals while accommodating special diets and residents' dietary preferences. Keeps the work area organized according to established policies and procedures, demonstrating exceptional service levels. Adheres to all federal and state regulations. Oversees staff in the absence or support of the Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provides outstanding service to our residents, families, and guests, ensuring they feel welcome through responsive, friendly interactions.
- Prepares meals for residents, families, guests, and staff. Operates kitchen equipment properly. Follows recipes accurately with an ability to adjust quantities as needed. Adheres to production guidelines for optimal product usage.
- Manages food inventory effectively; assists with inventory checks as needed.
- Supervises dining staff when necessary or in support of leadership directives.
- Maintains a clean, safe workspace; ensures food products are properly labeled and rotated.
- Coordinates with department heads about special events to ensure adequate resources are available.
- Ensures dietary needs are met promptly for those with special requirements.
- Practices safety and sanitation techniques diligently during work hours.
- Collaborates efficiently within a dynamic environment; supports community employees under leadership guidance.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working in commercial kitchens
- Familiarity with kitchen tools
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- Current ServSafe certification or equivalent
- Ability to adhere strictly to all facility rules including but not limited to HIPAA compliance, Resident's Bill of Rights adherence among others

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous experience in senior care settings
- Culinary training or certification
- Demonstrated leadership experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Victory is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex orientation among other protected statuses. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: Minimum 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount programs
Flexible scheduling options
Health insurance coverage
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation time
Training programs paid by employer
Vision insurance

Experience level:
1 year minimum required

Shift:
8-hour shifts
Day shifts
Morning shifts

Weekly Schedule:
Rotating weekends required

Work Location: On-site

Place of work