Lead Cook

Job description

Overview Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Lead Cook to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The Lead Cook participates in the preparation, cooking and serving of all food items to residents, guests, and partners under strict sanitary conditions. Perform other appropriate related tasks and all unrelated assigned duties as determined by the supervisors. Job Type: Full Time 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM Responsibilities: - Reads menu to estimate food requirements. Procures food from storage. - Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company standards. - Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, such as blenders, mixers, grinders, choppers, slicers, ovens, cook tops, to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces, casseroles and other menu items. - Bakes, roast, steams, broils, fries meats, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods. - Adds seasoning to food during mixing and cooking, according to recipe. Discusses necessary recipe adjustments with supervisor. - Observes and test food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and taking temperatures to determine that it is cooked to the proper level...