Lead Cook

Job overview

The Lead Cook role is onsite in Perrysburg, OH. Compensation is not specified. The position supports restaurant-style dining for residents at Otterbein SeniorLife, a not-for-profit senior housing and health and human service organization. The lead cook prepares attractive meals and helps oversee kitchen operations, food production, and sanitation. The role contributes to residents’ quality of life by supporting consistent, person-centered dining in a comfortable, home-like setting.

What you'll do

• Assist the Executive Chef with menu development, staffing, and specials
• manage food purchases for the assigned area
• control food costs and labor
• supervise food preparation, cooking, plating, and equipment use
• complete production records
• assist with culinary staff hiring and evaluation
• oversee kitchen operations in the Executive Chef’s absence
• meet production deadlines
• follow food safety and sanitation standards
• clean equipment and workstations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

lead cook

kitchen operations

meal preparation

menu development

food safety

sanitation

resident dining

perrysburg oh

otterbein seniorlife

servsafe

dailypay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance with virtual doctor visits, vision and dental insurance, pet and life insurance, EAP, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, DailyPay, tuition reimbursement and discounts, crisis fund, and legal and identity theft protection.

Why this role

Part-time role; ServSafe certification and a high school diploma or GED are required, while a culinary degree is preferred.

About the employer

Otterbein SeniorLife is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.