What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cook position at Discovery Village Vero Beach?
About Discovery Management Group
Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide.
We offer rewarding career opportunities that include:
- Competitive wages
- Access to wages before payday
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
- Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
- 401(K) with employer matching
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Meals and uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
Our community is looking for a Lea Cook to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision to dietary/kitchen team and supporting the Executive Chef
- Assist in controlling food costs
- Assist in maintaining controls and security of all food items and supplies in storage
- Assist in maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures of all meal production, preparing and coordinating
- Assist in managing the meal service; receiving, rotating and inventory of products and regulatory compliance; ensuring correct portioning and plate presentation of all menu items
- Record and maintain Food Safety Equipment Records and Food Safety Temperature Records
- Perform and assist in the rotation (FIFO – First In First Out) inventory and security of such food and supplies in the correct storage area.
Qualifications:
- Two (2) years’ Sous Chef experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Must maintain current Food Services Sanitation certificate
- Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
- Competent in organizational, time management skills
- Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to work weekends, evening and flexible hours
If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!
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