Head Cook

Foxdale Village is a Quaker-directed, non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located in State College, PA. Foxdale Village was founded on the values of treating all with dignity and respect. We are seeking a full-time Head Cook to join our dedicated Foxdale Team.

Head Cook job duties include:

• Coordinate and assign work of food service employees.
• Monitor and maintain adequate employee productivity.
• Perform day-to-day assignments in addition to supervisor duties.
• Effectively train and orient food service employees.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Able to use a chef knife safely and efficiently.
• Safely operate all equipment within the department.
• Able to present and maintain food that is generally considered to be attractive and appealing.
• Able to prepare a wide range of quality food with and without recipes, including special diets (vegan, vegetation, without gluten…) world cuisines (American, Italian, Indian…), and types (entrée, sides, soups, desserts, sauces…).
• Able to utilize extra time to find tasks on your own without needed direction from management.
• Able to prepare food in a timely manner which is consistent with others in the same position.
• Maintain a clean-as-you go philosophy.
• Prepare, present and store product using required HACCP standards.
• Understand entrée specials as well as menu rotation.
• Research and design additional menu items for the operation.
• Have ability to “see forward” through the week and utilize product accordingly.
• Assist with any other culinary tasks.
• Wash pots and pans as needed.
• Participate in staff evaluations and disciplinary procedures.
• Take call-offs and find replacements as needed.
• Assume extra duties if staff shortages occur, including filling in for call-offs.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the management team.
• Maintain punctuality and regular, predictable attendance.

Head Cook Full-Time Benefits at Foxdale Village Include:

• Competitive hourly rate of pay within a team oriented work environment
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• Short Term, Long Term, and Life Insurance Plans
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Time and a half pay for holidays worked
• 403 (B) retirement program with Match Options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or its equivalent is preferred. Culinary education is preferred

Experience: At least two years of large quantity food preparation.

Language: Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

Math: Must be able to complete tasks using basic mathematical skills.

Other: Ability to prepare food in a fast-paced, dynamic front-of-the-house environment.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Able to work holidays and weekends as scheduled.

Capable of following written and oral directions.

Capable of interacting politely with staff and residents regardless of the circumstances.

Ability to build teams and be a positive role model for dining services staff.

Enjoy working with older adults.

Overall creative self-starter, with a true passion for exceptional food.

Foxdale Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-Time/ Non-Exempt.