Lead Cook

Description

Schedule: Full-Time - 32 hours/week | Day shift | Every Weekend

Shift Premiums: Beginning 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm $ 1.00 | Weekend (Fri 10:31 pm - Sun 11:00 pm) $ 1.00
Department: Dining Services Department | Chelsea Retirement Community | Chelsea, MI

What You'll Do:

As a Lead Cook, you'll do more than prepare great meals—you'll help lead daily kitchen operations and ensure residents enjoy quality, delicious meals that meet their individual dietary needs and preferences. You'll work alongside the culinary team to maintain high standards for food preparation, presentation, safety, and sanitation while helping coordinate meal service and special events. When department leadership is away, you'll step into a leadership role to keep kitchen operations running smoothly, support team members, and ensure an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality, appetizing meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and food safety standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared accurately and on time while accommodating residents' dietary needs, food allergies, and individual preferences.
• Help lead daily kitchen operations, providing guidance and support to dining services team members.
• Serve as the designated manager on duty in the absence of the Executive Chef or department leadership, overseeing daily operations and staffing needs.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portioning, and meal service to ensure consistency and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by ensuring compliance with food handling, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, food and supply ordering, receiving deliveries, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Complete required department documentation, including temperature logs, inventory records, and other operational reports.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures, ensuring cleaning responsibilities and assigned tasks are completed.
• Coordinate food preparation and service for special events, catering requests, and resident dining needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with department leadership, team members, and other departments to support efficient dining operations.
• Assist with team training, daily meetings, and continuous improvements to dining services. Address resident concerns and dining requests promptly and professionally, helping create a positive dining experience.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Five (5) years of professional kitchen experience as a cook, line cook, or prep cook in the food service industry is preferred. On-the-job training provided.
• Culinary Education, preferred.
• ServSafe Certification, preferred.
• Allergen Certification, preferred.
• HS Diploma/ GED, required.
• Ability to participate in frequent stooping and bending, lifting up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

• Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay – Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Includes Sick & Personal Time – 7 Paid Holidays and team members birthday.
• Attendance & Longevity Bonuses – Be rewarded for your dedication, along with annual increases.
• Uniform Allowance – Look and feel your best on the job.
• Fresh, Local, Chef-Created Meals – Enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences.
• Free Meals with Each Shift – Plus, take advantage of paid breaks during your shift.

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About Brio Living Services

Brio Living Services is dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through exceptional, faith-based, nonprofit senior living communities. Offering a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, Brio provides maintenance-free lifestyles and personalized support to meet residents' evolving needs. With a focus on wellness, connection, and vibrant aging, Brio empowers residents to pursue their interests, build meaningful relationships, and thrive in welcoming communities.

Brio Living Services does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make employment decisions. All applications and resumes are reviewed by members of our hiring team, and human oversight remains an essential part of the recruitment process. AI may be used only to assist with administrative tasks, such as organizing information, summarizing reviewed materials, and collecting notes.

Brio Living Services is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Language assistance may also be available for applicants who require support in a language other than English. Please reach out so we can discuss your needs and available resources.

Brio Living Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.