Lead Cook
Core
Lead the operation of the Dietary Department, preparing nutritious meals for long-term care residents and supervising dietary staff in the supervisor's absence.
Role type
Lead Cook (Dietary Department Manager)
Builds
Daily meal service and special event food for long-term care residents
Domain
Long-term care / Seniors housing / Food Services
Required skills
Food preparation, menu planning, staff supervision, inventory management, sanitation compliance, equipment operation, cost control
Preferred skills
Post secondary education in institutional food preparation, experience in long term care or seniors housing
Technologies
Commercial kitchen equipment, food production software
Responsibilities
Prepare all foods according to menus and special diets; supervise Dietary Aide staff; ensure safe and sanitary food handling; manage food inventory and costs; recommend menu changes; participate in quality assurance programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties