Lead Dietary Cook Woodridge Village South Bend, IN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Recipe adherence Assisting with meal planning Budget management Food service health code compliance Event coordination Budget control Food service cleaning Safety regulations Food portioning Mid-level State healthcare regulations Institutional kitchen experience Food safety sanitizing procedures Team management Inventory tracking for food cost management Maintenance task scheduling Menu writing Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff 1 year Safety standard operating procedures Meal planning Healthcare compliance Kitchen equipment maintenance Facilities maintenance schedule development Kitchen organization Full Job Description Woodridge Village is seeking a Cook to join our team! Job Description As a Lead Cook, you'll play a key role in supporting and leading the Culinary team in managing all aspects of our culinary and dining department. This includes inventory control, special events planning, ensuring safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining outstanding resident satisfaction. Responsibilities Plan and prepare regular and modified menus following established guidelines. Adhere to standardized recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards. Create and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas. Manage food and non-food inventory to stay within budget guidelines. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation procedures, as evidenced by successful health inspections and audits. Oversee proper equipment operation and maintenance while ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols. Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of kitchen management experience. Experience in institutional and batch cooking, preferably in healthcare or senior living settings. If you're ready to bring your culinary expertise to a vibrant senior living community, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference.