Community Dining Cook & Kitchen Lead

Harmony Senior Services; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Benefits package (full-time & part‑tim

Career laddering

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services seeks an experienced Cook to prepare meals per approved menus and supervise dietary staff in the absence of leadership. The role focuses on safe food handling, accurate portion control, and adherence to dietary needs for residents.

The position requires Serv-Safe certification or commitment to obtain within 60 days, plus flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Excellent teamwork and strong written/verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have dining services experience.
• Must be Serv-Safe certified, or be willing to complete certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and make simple calculations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise.
• Must be organized and work well with people as part of a team.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors.
• Monitor and control portion sizes to minimize food waste.
• Take and record food temperatures three times per day.
• Supervises dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor.
• Attends required in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Dining services

Food preparation

Team player

Reading & writing

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Harmony Senior Services seeks an experienced Cook to prepare meals per approved menus and supervise dietary staff in the absence of leadership. The role focuses on safe food handling, accurate portion control, and adherence to dietary needs for residents.

The position requires Serv-Safe certification or commitment to obtain within 60 days, plus flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Excellent teamwork and strong written/verbal communication are essential.