Head Chef

Head Chef

Head Chef

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Job Description

Food Service - Full-time

Job description

Maple Ridge Manor of Lowell is the new premier senior living home here in Lowell. We encourage all applicants to visit our website and review Maple Ridge Manors “Maxims” prior to applying. We have high expectations of our staff to deliver the best quality of care possible to our residents!

Job Description: Head Chef

Department: Dietary

Reports to: Administrator

Description of Position:

The Chef is in charge of cooking meals for 40+ residents in a licensed residential care setting.

The Cook oversees positions of dietary aides. The cooks will be in charge of following menu and preparing meals for 50+ residents. The dietary aides are in charge of serving meals and clean-up.

Prior experience cooking for large groups is required, those with backgrounds in special diets and consistencies are preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare monthly menus and follow recipes provided by GFS to meet nutritional values of residents
  • Keep all menus and recipes and all alternate meals for at least 90 days as required by licensing
  • Make sure all food and refrigerator temps are logged as required
  • Track resident likes and dislikes, as well as allergies and ensure resident safety.
  • Report all resident dietary issues to the nurse, if any swallowing difficulty is noted notify nurse immediately
  • Keep kitchen clean and sanitary at all times
  • Order as directed, kitchen manager is responsible for budget and orders
  • Train new cooks and provide a positive dining experience
  • Ensure kitchen in cleaned, stocked, and disinfected per infection control
  • Stock memory care kitchen daily
  • Prepare special snacks, birthday cakes, etc
  • This list is not an all inclusive as other job duties may be added as needed

Experience:

  • Cooking for large groups: 1 year

License:

  • ServSafe

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: Based on Experience

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