Lead Cook

Description

Position Summary:

The lead cook assists with preparing menus, inventory control, and maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment. In addition, they assist with supervision of the HarborChase hospitality associates, front and back of the house, to assure that service is performed in a timely and acceptable manner per HRA Standards, and that food is served in a timely, appetizing and appealing manner.

Essential Functions:

• •Assists with assuring that all HRA Hospitality Brand Standards are alive and vibrant within the community.
• •Identify and report food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus-may assist with placing food and supply orders.
• •Responsible for overall function of the HarborChase hospitality department in absence of the Campus Director of Hospitality
• •Assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products
• •Prepare menus and cook food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences
• •Assist with planning of menu
• •Assist in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed
• •Prepare food and coordinate food and services for special community events when requested
• •Assist with assuring that department is run according to all applicable regulations and HRA standards.
• •Notify Campus Dir. of Hospitality or any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances
• •Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards
• •Complete daily Hospitality check list, or trains designee to perform same.
• •The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• •The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• •Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• •Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
• •Attends required community meetings and participates in Life Enrichment activities when able
• •Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• •Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• •Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• •Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• •All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents