Lead Cook

**Scope of Position**:
The Lead Cook is responsible for producing meals for residents and guests using production checks and standardized recipes. The Lead Cook will assist in the food ordering process for the home.

Bilingual is an asset

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepares meals for residents and guests ensuring dietary needs are met
- Ensures residents are satisfied with all aspects of food preparation and presentation
- Provides direction and support to the dining services staff
- Orders food within the allocated budget
- Receives food and supplies
- Preparing and scheduling staff for kitchen and dining room within budgeted hours
- Participation in disciplinary and interviewing processes within the department
- Establishing and maintaining job routines for kitchen and dining room staff
- Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team
- Maintains an awareness of food inventory and takes the appropriate steps to minimize waste
- Prepares and presents meals and food for special events in a manner that promotes a positive image and reputation to the public at large
- Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements
- Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations
- Operates and cleans food production equipment and food preparation areas
- Aware of employees and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures

**Education/Experience**:

- Food Safe Certificates I and II (Asset)
- First Aide Certification (Asset)
- Must be able to operate related equipment
- Customer Service Orientation