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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

_The McAuley is West Hartford’s only Life Plan Community, promoting and fostering an independent lifestyle within a life care setting. Both Saint Mary Home and The McAuley offer a wide variety of cultural, educational, social and spiritual programs and activities to capture diverse interests and needs._

As the Lead Cook, you’ll be at the heart of our Dining Services team, working closely with the Executive Chef and Director of Dining Services to deliver delicious, high-quality meals that make a difference in the lives of our residents. This isn’t just a job—it’s a leadership opportunity where your culinary expertise, attention to detail, and passion for service come together to create a warm, welcoming dining experience. From overseeing kitchen operations to ensuring top-notch sanitation and inspiring your team, you’ll help set the tone for excellence in every dish served.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Prepare large quantities of food using standardized recipes, adhering to production schedules and sanitation standards.

+ Collaborate with the Dining Services Director and Sous Chef Manager to review, adjust, and complete inventory; ensure adequate supplies are available.

+ Promote a positive and respectful work environment, encouraging teamwork and courteous interactions with residents, families, and staff.

+ Supervise and support kitchen staff through coaching, counseling, development, and performance management.

+ Assist with employee evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.

+ Exercise sound judgment in problem-solving and implementing operational improvements.

+ Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order in all dietary service areas; conduct regular inspections.

+ Ensure proper food preparation, service, and storage practices are followed.

+ Provide hands-on leadership across all areas of food operations.

+ Lead and guide team members in preparing and serving high-quality meals.

+ Support a collaborative culture across all divisions within the organization.

+ Schedule and oversee cleaning duties in accordance with policies and procedures.

+ Ensure readiness of food and supplies for upcoming meals; assist with receiving and storing deliveries.

+ Participate in required training, in-service sessions, and educational programs.

+ Report occupational exposures to hazardous materials per community policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ **Education:** High School diploma or equivalent.

+ **Experience:** 5–7 years in a high-volume, hands-on production kitchen; experience in inventory management required.

+ **Certification:** Must hold a valid food safety certification (ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager).

+ **Skills & Abilities:**

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

+ Proven leadership and supervisory skills.

+ Adaptability in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

+ High level of personal accountability and decision-making ability.

+ Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs and procedures effectively.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran