Lead Cook (part-time)

Beaven Kelly Home is a well-established residential care facility dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for its residents. This facility prioritizes the freedom of residents to come and go as they please, while ensuring they receive around-the-clock assistance from professional nursing and support staff. In addition to offering long-term care, Beaven Kelly Home provides respite care services that offer temporary relief for regular caregivers, making it an essential resource in the community. The home is deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by promoting independence, autonomy, and individual choices within a compassionate and respectful community setting. The facility's ethos is grounded in its mission and core values, which emphasize honoring the dignity of every person and recognizing the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents of every team member. By fostering an inclusive environment that embraces differences and finds common ground, Beaven Kelly Home supports a culture of growth and delivers compassionate, person-centered care. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it offers employment consideration to all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The available position is for a Lead Cook on a part-time basis, specifically every Tuesday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. The role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking food for residents, employees, and visitors to Beaven Kelly Home, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and adherence to established recipes and menus. The Lead Cook not only performs hands-on cooking duties but also oversees the daily performance of other cooks, promoting food quality, presentation, and sanitation. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the dietary department’s daily operations, including stepping in for the Food Service Director when necessary. The Lead Cook is responsible for receiving orders, procuring necessary food items, and preparing a wide variety of dishes such as soups, entrees, and casseroles in accordance with recipes. This role demands a strong attention to detail to inspect and taste food for correct seasoning, quality, and temperature, ensuring timely preparation of all menu items and adjusting food production levels to meet demand. Additionally, the Lead Cook operates kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, and blenders, maintains records of food supplies and ingredients, and ensures proper storage and cleanliness of all work areas. Compensation for this part-time role ranges from $22.25 to $25.57 per hour, depending on the candidate’s verified experience and qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled culinary professional who values working in a supportive and mission-driven environment that promotes teamwork and excellence in food service.