Lead Cook

Lead Cook

Join Otterbein Senior Life as a Lead Cook. Manage bistro partners and monthly financials. Oversees day‑to‑day operations, direction, coordination and execution of the bistro. Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws. Responsible for training partners; planning, assigning, and directing work.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring.

Full Time 9a-5p

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu development, staffing, specials, etc. as needed. Take reservations and execute hibachi meals in main restaurant.
• In charge of food purchases for the area assigned; determine need and quantity of items needed to produce the everyday rotations.
• Ensure that food costs are controlled through a variety of techniques: wastage control, stock rotation, menu planning, recipes, etc.
• Ensure that labor is controlled through accurate work schedules and estimates worker‑hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Supervise the correct food preparation, cooking and plating methods and techniques for all production of recipes.
• Supervise the correct use of kitchen equipment.
• Complete production records to include used and unused portions and shortages of product.
• Assist in interviewing, hiring and evaluating culinary staff’s performance for evaluations.
• Responsibility in overall kitchen operation in absences of Executive Chef.
• Ensure all deadlines are met in food production based on production orders.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work related problems.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times (clean & well groomed).
• Suggest plans and follow up to motivate partners.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Complete shifts as assigned. Assist with other functions as needed.

• Responsible for ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of proper serving temperatures – follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Ensures all food items are handled appropriately during preparation.
• Ensures proper food preparation by utilizing approved recipes and following prescribed production standards.
• Ensures display equipment is clean and free of debris during meal service.
• Ensures all equipment is cleaned, as assigned and in a timely fashion.
• Ensures all workstations are cleaned thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments.

• Education:
  
  Culinary Degree preferred. High School or GED required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Serv Safe
• Experience:
  
  Min of 2 years as a lead cook, Sous Chef or Chef Experience in LTC or similar setting preferred.

• Health & Wellness:
  Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits, Vision & Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO) immediate, Paid Holidays, Daily Pay, Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, Tuition Discounts, Employee‑Sponsored Crisis Fund, Legal & Identity Theft Protection.
• Growth & Development:
  University Partnerships for tuition discounts, Multiple Partner Discounts, Access to thousands of hours of personal and professional development material through Right Now Media @ Work, Some benefits based on hours worked.

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non‑profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents. Otterbein Senior Life consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in‑home care, and hospice services.

Inspired by faith, we strive to enrich individual life journeys for all by providing high quality service in a cheerful, timely manner and by communicating, coordinating, and cooperating with others to attain goals.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Lead Cook at Otterbein!