Lead Cook

Piper Shores is a well-established healthcare community dedicated to providing exceptional assisted living, memory care, and nursing services to its residents. Situated in a nurturing environment, Piper Shores is committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by delivering compassionate care tailored to individual needs. The community places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive, respectful, and engaging atmosphere for both residents and staff. This commitment extends to every department, including the culinary services, where nutrition, food safety, and dietary customization play vital roles in the overall well-being of residents.

The Lead Cook position at Piper Shores is an essential role within the healthcare kitchen team that serves Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing residents. This role requires an experienced culinary professional who is proficient in the preparation, cooking, and plating of both hot and cold food items according to established recipes and dietary guidelines. The Lead Cook not only focuses on food preparation but also assumes leadership responsibilities in guiding and mentoring kitchen personnel, including line cooks, prep cooks, and utility workers. This role reports directly to the Sous Chef and acts as the first point of contact for kitchen operations and concerns.

The Lead Cook is expected to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation, ensuring that meals meet both the nutritional requirements and personal preferences of residents, including special diets such as low-sodium, diabetic, or texture-modified meals. The position involves significant interaction with the Dietary staff and Food & Nutrition Leadership Team to coordinate meal preparation and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, the Lead Cook plays a key part in training new staff, maintaining inventory levels, and overseeing kitchen cleanliness and food storage protocols.

This is a full-time position with a proposed schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, with hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM depending on the day. Piper Shores offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that supports its team members’ health, financial security, and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of culinary experience, preferably within a healthcare setting, along with prior leadership or supervisory experience. A strong understanding of culinary fundamentals—including food handling, sanitation, and station setup—is essential for success in this role.

By joining Piper Shores as a Lead Cook, you become part of a passionate team that values excellence in food service as an integral component of resident care. You will contribute meaningfully to the dining experience in a healthcare setting that prioritizes safety, nutrition, and personalized care, offering a rewarding and stable career opportunity in a supportive work environment.