Lead Cook

Dexter, Michigan

United Methodist Retirement Communities
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Join Our Team as a Lead Cook.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Career Growth & Development - Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
  • Wellness Program & Reimbursement - Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year.
  • Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members - Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
  • Retirement Savings Plan - Secure your future with employer contributions.
  • Daily Pay - Get paid when YOU want.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
  • Team Member Referral Bonus Program - Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team.
  • Fresh, Local, Chef-Created Meals - Enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences.

Schedule: Full time 30-40 hours per week 11am-7:30pm Wed - Sat Sunday Brunch service 10am-4pm

Department: Cedars of Dexter Dining Services Department

What You'll Do in This Role:

As a Lead Cook, you'll deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our residents and their guests. You'll craft wholesome, delicious meals in our scratch kitchens for older adults, bringing smiles to their faces through your food.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and cook a variety of nutritious meals for residents
  • Collaborate with our team to create healthy and flavorful dishes
  • Cater to special dietary requirements and restrictions
  • Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation
  • Inspect and ensure that all side jobs and cleaning duties are performed and completed as scheduled in accordance with established policy and procedures
  • Assist with inventory and stock
  • Assist in food preparation and set up for special meals, parties and events.

What You'll Need:
  • Five (5) years of short order cook experience in a restaurant, café, food service kitchen or other related environment required.
  • Culinary Education, preferred
  • ServSafe Certification, preferred
  • Allergan Certification, preferred
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • HS Diploma/ GED required
  • Ability to participate in frequent stooping and bending, lifting up to fifty (50) pounds

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Ready to Make an Impact?

At Brio Living Services, we're looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team. If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join us.

Apply today and let's build a healthier future together.

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BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Date Posted: 07 April 2025
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