Lead Cook - Country Place Fairhope

## Description

**Country Place Senior Living of Fairhope is a place where seniors truly feel at home, remain active, and maintain their dignity. Enter any of our residences and you'll sense something special too!**

**Apply today – seeking a Full-Time Lead Cook for our wonderful Residents. Pay is based on experience.**

**Job Benefits:**

• Immediate Paid Time Off Accrual
• Working in a safe, modern and intimate facility

## Qualifications
**Job Duties:**

• Oversees food preparation and service staff to ensure all meals are prepared according to the planned menu and that standardized recipes are being followed
• Ensures that all foods are prepared using safe methods that will conserve the nutritive value, flavor and appearance, and will be served in an attractive way at the proper temperature
• Maintains awareness of all therapeutic diets and provides instruction to the food service employees on how to prepare and serve those meals
• Oversees shopping and inventory control. Responsible for ordering all food, kitchen supplies, and chemicals used in the food service department
• Responsible for ensuring the kitchen is properly staffed and assures all shifts are covered in the kitchen.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor in charge.

**Job Requirements:**

• A passion for the job and helping others
• Ability to pass a background check and eligibility for employment
• Recognition of the needs and concerns of others, and the ability to build relationships with others from different backgrounds
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to help where needed
• Ability to physically meet the demands as needed