When you join the culinary team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults.
You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.
The Job:
We are seeking a Lead Cook to work in our beautiful cook-to-order Bistro. The Lead Cook must have availability to work weekends and days. Cooking/preparing lunch and dinner will be your main responsibilities. Therefore, we anticipate the hours being approximate 11:30am – 8:00pm.
The Bistro Lead Cook ensures that excellent quality of food service is provided at all times.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Prepares cooked-to-order lunch and dinner items according to standardized recipes and resident’s preferences.
- Prepares meals by using correct portioning, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty at all times.
- Able to meet established food preparation times during busy meal periods.
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment, per Board of Health standards.
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to supervisor immediately.
- Be ready for scheduled shift, well groomed, in full uniform.
- Adhere to all safety policies.
- Maintain an excellent and professional work relationship with immediate supervisor(s), fellow employees, CEO, Management Team, residents, guests, and vendors.
- Assist the Bistro staff with washing dishes, cleaning tables, taking orders, stocking, cleaning, cooking, prepping etc.
- Must be able to effectively work with the Bistro servers and chef team while cooking alongside of Bistro employees.
Job Requirements:
- Strong line experience needed.
- Creative and self-starter preferred.
- Effective organizational & verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be detailed oriented.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills; communicate with residents while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Must be able to use the POS system and troubleshoot as needed.
- Ability to independently analyze challenges, problems, and develop/implement sound solutions.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Culinary degree highly preferred.
- At least 2+ years of strong culinary experience required, preferably in a senior living, hospitality, deli, or fast-paced cooking environment.
- Must possess understanding of cooking methods, procedures, and proper knife handling skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform repetitive motion such as reaching, bending, stooping and hand, wrist and body movement on- the-line cutting/preparing food items
- Ability to lift to a maximum of 40 lbs.
- Ability to walk and stand 90% throughout shift.
Job Type: Full-time