Lead Cook

We are looking to add 2 lead cooks to our dining service team, come apply to work with the team at Spring Gardens Assisted Living in Meridian, !

Wake up excited about coming to work! The Cook oversees food handling and preparation throughout a kitchen. Stock and maintain all food stations, ensuring hygienic work-spaces. Modify processes for routing and meeting orders according to time and quality standards. Healthcare experience preferred.

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling for employees
• 401K
• PTO & Sick leave
• Career growth opportunities

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.
• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.
• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.
• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.
• Provides top quality food presentation, as directed by the Director of Dining Services
• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum three (3) years of cooking experience in a fine dining establishment.
• Experience in the elder care industry is strongly preferred.
• Must possess a current Food Handlers Card.
• Must be in good physical health.
• Must test free from pulmonary tuberculosis at time of health screening and annually thereafter.
• Must have dependable transportation and be able to work varying hours as needed.
• Hotel/Hospitality experience is a PLUS

• Ability to work as a cohesive member of a team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members.
• Ability to give and receive directions on work related tasks especially during events such as fires, disasters, and emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours.
• Professional in appearance and conduct.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to be patient and polite.