Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.25 - $20.25
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
friendly work environment
Job Description
Northpointe Woods is a distinguished senior living community that offers residents not just a place to live but a vibrant and engaging lifestyle. Known for its compassionate care and commitment to quality, Northpointe Woods stands as a beacon of excellence in senior care. The community is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents by providing an environment that fosters independence, well-being, and social interaction. Employees at Northpointe Woods become part of a team that values respect, dignity, and the rich life stories of the residents they serve. The organization prides itself on investing in its team members, recognizing that the future of senior living depends on the quality and passion of its staff.
The Head Cook role at Northpointe Woods is a pivotal position within the Community Culinary Services Department. This hospitality-focused role involves hands-on production cooking and requires a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional meals that meet both quality and nutritional standards. The Head Cook is responsible for overseeing the kitchen staff and ensuring that all food service operations maintain a superior level of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization at all times. Beyond just cooking, the Head Cook helps plan menus, manage food orders, and ensure that every dish served is prepared according to policy and presents the highest standards for appearance and portion sizes. This role also includes direct interaction with residents to evaluate the food service experience and make recommendations for improvements.
Working as Head Cook at Northpointe Woods means being part of a community that values warm and inviting representation, creating a positive atmosphere for both residents and staff. This position supports the creation of a culture where business decisions, individual engagement, and operational excellence combine to drive top-line revenue and occupancy. It’s an opportunity for culinary professionals who are enthusiastic and compassionate about senior care and hospitality, offering a meaningful career path that goes beyond the kitchen to impact residents' quality of life.
The Head Cook role at Northpointe Woods is a pivotal position within the Community Culinary Services Department. This hospitality-focused role involves hands-on production cooking and requires a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional meals that meet both quality and nutritional standards. The Head Cook is responsible for overseeing the kitchen staff and ensuring that all food service operations maintain a superior level of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization at all times. Beyond just cooking, the Head Cook helps plan menus, manage food orders, and ensure that every dish served is prepared according to policy and presents the highest standards for appearance and portion sizes. This role also includes direct interaction with residents to evaluate the food service experience and make recommendations for improvements.
Working as Head Cook at Northpointe Woods means being part of a community that values warm and inviting representation, creating a positive atmosphere for both residents and staff. This position supports the creation of a culture where business decisions, individual engagement, and operational excellence combine to drive top-line revenue and occupancy. It’s an opportunity for culinary professionals who are enthusiastic and compassionate about senior care and hospitality, offering a meaningful career path that goes beyond the kitchen to impact residents' quality of life.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- Culinary degree preferred
- Minimum of one year restaurant or senior living cooking experience
- Ability to comply with community vaccination policies including MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccines as required
- Passion for hospitality and senior engagement
- Strong communication and supervision skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Culinary degree preferred
- Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience
Job Duties
- Exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
- Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
- Assists in the supervision of all kitchen employees including daily shift change walk-through of kitchen staff
- Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned
- Assists in creating, planning, costing and executing menus, theme buffets, specials and holiday menus
- Assists with food orders, production sheets and related material
- Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
- Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
- Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
- and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service
- Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
- Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
Your Profile Is Visible To Hiring Managers Across OysterLink.
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster
Search For More Opportunities:
How Candidates Get Hired Faster
Apply to 2–3 similar roles
Complete profile & get best matches
Check new opportunities daily
