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Northpointe Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Head Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Assists in the supervision of all kitchen employees. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook:
- Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
- Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
- Assists in the supervision of all kitchen employees including daily shift change walk-through of kitchen staff.
- Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned.
- Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus.
- Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material.
- Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
- Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
- Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
- Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
- Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
- High school diploma
- Culinary degree preferred
- Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.
If you''re an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we''d love to get to know you!
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