Lead Cook - Full Time - FT (79650)

Terrace Glen Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life!  Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.  

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts: 

• Days: 6am-2:30 pm - Every Other Weekend

Benefits: We value and are grateful for our Team Members. Below is a snapshot of our benefits to foster health and happiness for our team:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for preparing meals according to cycle menus and  monitoring methods of food handling preparations, meal service, and equipment cleaning. This position will additionally create a restaurant-style dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steamtable transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assist with inventory.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Attend scheduled department staff meetings.
• Attend in-service educational programs as assigned.
• Understand community’s fire and disaster plans, follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent education is required. 
• Preference is given to persons with Culinary or equivalent trai