Community Kitchen Cook | Full-Time, Flexible Evenings

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook at Harmony Senior Services, LLC prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes, considering residents' dietary needs. The role involves supervising dietary staff in the absence of leadership and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly.

Candidates must have dining services experience, be Serv-Safe certified or willing to obtain certification within 60 days, and maintain high hygiene and safety standards while handling temperatures and food quantities as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Serv-Safe certified, or willing to complete certification within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations and dietary duties.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and observe safety practices.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of directors and assist in trainings.
• Record food temperatures and monitor portion sizes to reduce waste.
• Make menu substitutions with director approval and accommodate dietary needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Sanitation

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

The Cook at Harmony Senior Services, LLC prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes, considering residents' dietary needs. The role involves supervising dietary staff in the absence of leadership and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly.

Candidates must have dining services experience, be Serv-Safe certified or willing to obtain certification within 60 days, and maintain high hygiene and safety standards while handling temperatures and food quantities as needed.