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Lead Cook

Senior Lifestyle

Albuquerque, NMFull-time$19–21/hrPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19–21/hr
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Handling LicenseSanitation License

Job overview

Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Lead Cook. Senior Lifestyle is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare food using daily planners and standard recipes, work the food line during meals, ensure safety and sanitation standards, respond promptly to resident and guest needs, and maintain a positive professional demeanor while communicating clearly in English and utilizing basic computer skills.

Key focus areas include Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes., Work the food line during mealtimes., and Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines..

Important skills include Excel, Microsoft Word, Basic Computer Skills, English Communication, Positive Professional Demeanor, and Independent Decision Making.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ExcelMicrosoft WordBasic Computer SkillsEnglish CommunicationPositive Professional DemeanorIndependent Decision MakingProblem Solving

Qualifications

Production Cooking ExperienceTherapeutic Diets ExperienceFood Handling LicenseSanitation LicenseCOVID-19 Vaccination ProofEnglish Fluency

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Salary $19 - $21 per hour FT with alternating Weekends

  • Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.

  • Work the food line during mealtimes.

  • Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.

  • Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests. 

  • Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

  • Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.

  • You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.

  • You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.

  • You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.

  • You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

  • You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

  • You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers. Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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