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What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!\nTHE FORUM is recruiting for a hospitality focused Lead Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.\nHourly Wage: $ 28.21- $35.69\nWeekend Shift Differential Pay : $ 2.00 per hour\nShift Schedule: AM Shift . Must be available to work on the weekends and holidays.\nWhy You'll Love Working Here\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA and FSA options\nLife and Disability coverage (basic and voluntary)\nVoluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Identity & Fraud Protection, and Pet Insurance\nCompetitive benefits and 401(k) with company match\nReferral Bonus Program - Up to $500 per referral!\nGenerous PTO, Paid Holidays and Bereavement Leaves\nEmployee Assistance Program & a Safe and clean work environment \nBirthday Celebration, Service Tenure Awards and Monthly Employee Engagement Activities\nCareer Advancement Opportunities\nTuition Reimbursement Program\nA warm, engaging, and mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters\nHere are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Lead Cook:\nAssists with training and development of Cooks and Dishwashers when needed.\nAssigns work to other staff, as directed by the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef.\nAssists with menu development as needed.\nMaintains kitchen equipment.\nPrepares bulk production items including clean, cuts fruits and vegetables and prepares salads, fruit plates, condiments, etc.\nMaintains and monitors food safety standards including, a safe, clean, and sanitary workspace in compliance with all health and sanitation policies and procedures.\nAssists with receiving deliveries, puts away deliveries when needed, and assists with the organization of dry storage, walk-ins, and freezer using proper rotation practices.\nAssists Duties and as needed/assigned with dish and ware washing, general cleaning duties, and receiving.\nStores all food items properly and follows proper rotation practices to avoid spoilage and waste.\nFollows instructions on daily production sheets and helps prepare production lists.\nEnsures each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product, properly portioned. Cold food on Cold plates and Hot food on Hot plates.\nResponsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef.\nSupports the efforts of the Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef to highlight any/all items which are running low and/or need to be ordered.\nAssists the Executives Sous Chef and in preparation and executing all catered, special and holidays events. \nSupervises Dishwashers on daily cleaning projects.\nInforms the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making.\nCross-trained to competent/proficient level in all stations (including sauté, grill, broiler, fryer) across all venues.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to articulate and delegate tasks to staff.\nBasis supervisory skills in the absence of the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef (open and closing responsibilities, point person to contact Executive Chef for emergencies, and promptly and appropriately report injuries, equipment issues, and other concerns).\nTrained to competent/proficient level on basic ordering (i.e., fish, produce, etc.).\nProficient in meat butchery (beef, pork, lamb) and seafood fabrication.\nAble to work flexible schedule as required to assist in supervision of the culinary operation.\nSets positive example for staff and identifies and reports any problems to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Sous Chef.\nAbility to use Point of Sale (POS) system.\nMust be able to read and communicate in English.\nAbility to work productively in a team environment.\nMaintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.\nAttends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.\nHere are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:\nAbility to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic. 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