Cook Lead - Full Time

Come Join Our Dynamic Team!

Are you looking for a way to advance your career? Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value quality relationships, excellent customer service and integrity? If so, we want to meet you!

Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?

• Excellent work/life balance


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) with company match


• Excellent health insurance


• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away


• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center


• Discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school


• Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service plus a yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.

Position Summary

To ensure a delightful dining experience for our residents and their guests, while collaborating with executive chefs or sous chefs. To assist with the supervision and management of kitchen staff and to take direction from the Executive Chefs or Sous Chefs. To coordinate with management all related services such as food ordering, food production, duty rosters, catering events and administration of policy.

 Essential Functions

•  Train and supervise cooks and lead cooks in duties which include: uniform and appearance codes, cooking techniques, proper station setup, “Stellar” service, and safety and sanitation procedures.


•  Monitor employee policy compliance in areas such as: Cell Phone use, Employee Meals and Breaks, Time and Attendance.


•  Monitor kitchens for food preparation and distribution of workload, catering functions for food appearance and quality, and salad bar and buffets for professional and appealing appearance.


•  Complete opening and closing temperature logs, station assignments, and daily record of events in BOH Log and BOH Attendance in Outlook.


•  Record and manage food inventory controls.


•  Assist management with payroll recording, evaluations and service meetings.


•  Maintain open lines of communication with Residents, Guests, Visitors and fellow employees.


•  Assist Chef’s in training lead cooks with new menu rollouts, production lists, inventory control and overall kitchen organization and proper sanitation and cleanliness.


•  Arizona Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of employment.

 Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

 Competencies

•  Speaks, reads, and writes Basic English.


•  Highly organized with an attention to detail, ability to multitask.


•  Good communication skills for interacting with Residents, Guests, Visitors, and Staff.


•  Sensitivity to the needs, interests, and abilities of residents with varying cognitive levels.

• Professional and Courteous Communication - Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with residents, patients, guests, and family members.


• Computer Skills - Excellent computer skills


• Organized - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.


• Safety Awareness - Follows all Infection Control practices, including handwashing techniques, standard precautions, isolation precautions, and safety precautions.


• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.


• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.


• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.


• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.


• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.


• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.


• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

Skills and Abilities

• Two years of related kitchen experience. Experience with commercial kitchen equipment.


• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for! 

Apply today to start your new adventure!