Full Time Lead Chef - 8 hr. Day Shift

Mother of Good Counsel Home is looking for a Lead Chef to join our team.

We are a skilled nursing facility, providing quality care for our residents in the spirit of Christ’s Merciful Love.

Mother of Good Counsel Home is a faith-based, mission-driven long-term care facility focused on providing compassionate care and  a sense of dignity to every resident. With a scratch kitchen model, we take pride in serving high-quality, home-style meals made with care.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, experienced, and passionate Lead Chef to elevate our kitchen operations. This role offers the opportunity to provide daily leadership, support a team of cooks, and ensure meals are executed with excellence. You will work closely with our Food Services Manager, but your primary focus will be hands-on kitchen leadership and quality control during prep and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily food prep and cooking in accordance with planned menus and dietary needs
• Serve as point person on the line, ensuring quality, portion control, and timeliness
• Mentor and support other cooks during service
• Train new kitchen staff on procedures and expectations
• Assist in inventory rotation, minimizing food waste
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Support special events and modified meals as needed

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a professional or institutional kitchen
• Proven skill in cooking from scratch in volume settings
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, mission-aligned attitude
• Reliable, flexible, and respectful in working with older adults and team members

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Lift, carry, or push items over 50 lbs.
• Work in a warm kitchen environment for extended periods

Job Type:  Full-Time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3+ years exeprience in a professional or institutional kitchen

Shift:

• 8 hour shift 
• 5:30am-2pm

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday availability
• Every other weekend
• Some holidays required

Work Location: In person