Lead Cook - Rittenhouse Village at Northside

We seek an experienced Lead Cook to serve as the leader of our culinary services here at our assisted living community, Rittenhouse Village at Northside in Indianapolis.   The position entails management of the kitchen and dining room functions and 60%-70% of time cooking in order to create excellent resident satisfaction with the three most important times of day in their lives.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
• Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines. Adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
• Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
• Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Cooks and and prepares dishes approximately 60-70% of time while serving as a staff role model for high standards of performance.
• Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen; receives and validates all food deliveries against order form.
• Inventories food items monthly.
• Conducts regular Quality Assurance Audits.
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
• Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service educational programs for personnel.
• Monitors monthly expenditures to include explanation of significant variances to ensure compliance with budget.                

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts program preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a food service environment.
• Must have successfully completed food safety training (ServSafe).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines. 
• Medium to advanced computer skills.
• Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.  

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.  Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

REPORTS TO:      Executive Director

SHIFT:                Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one hour lunch; hours will vary based on community          needs.  Weekends and holidays are possible, depending on the staff schedule and planned events.

PAY TYPE:           Exempt

EOE D/V