Cook

Harmony Senior Services; Asheville (NC); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Harmony Senior Services in Asheville, NC seeks a skilled dining services staff member to prepare and serve meals for residents, supervise kitchen duties, and ensure safety and sanitation. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to resident dietary needs, and adherence to standards.

You will train new Dietary staff, monitor temperatures, and coordinate with the Dining Services Director to maintain meal service readiness, especially during evening shifts.

Competenze

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Serv-Safe certification or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations and duties of other dietary positions.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Able to learn quickly and apply principles learned.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience in food preparation, cooking, and estimating quantities of food.
• Knowledgeable about sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs regularly; physical stamina required.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Mansioni

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines planned by Dining Services Director.
• Report faulty equipment and items to supervisor and remove from service.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures twice daily and respond to discrepancies.
• Ensure leftovers are cooled, stored, identified and dated.
• Observe good safety practices and monitor portion sizes to reduce waste.
• Remove frozen items for next day preparation and plan subsequent meals.
• Make substitutions with approval of Dining Services Director.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Assist in training new dietary employees and conduct in-services.
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Reading & basic math

Formazione

Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days

Strumenti

Sanitation knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

41 Cobblers Way, Asheville, North Carolina 28804

Job Description

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines planned by Dining Services Director
• Report faulty equipment, broken or chipped tableware and food trays to supervisor, and removes these items from meal service
• Report incorrect refrigerator and freezer temperatures to supervisor immediately. Must be recorded two times per day
• Ensure all leftover food is properly cooled, stored, identified and dated
• Observe good safety practices
• Monitor and control portion sizes to minimize food waste
• Remove frozen food items from freezer for next day (or meal) preparation, and begin preparation for next day meal
• Make appropriate menu substitutions when certain food items are not available. This is to be done only with approval of Dining Services Director
• Responsible for supervising all assigned duties to ensure kitchen is ready to provide meal service
• When working evening shift, responsible for ensuring kitchen area is clean and ready for next day operation
• Take and record food temperatures three (3) times/daily
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings
• Will become familiar with specific requests and diets of each resident.
• Must be alert for changes in residents’ dietary needs, as well as likes and dislikes
• Must be courteous and polite to all residents, visitors, and staff
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Supervises dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor
• Assists in training new dietary employees
• Conduct in-services and training at the direction of Dining Services Director
• Attends all required in-services and staff meetings

Requirements

• Must have experience in dining services
• Must have Serv-Safe certified, or be willing to complete certification within 60 days of hire
• Must have a basic understanding of food service operations including familiarity with other dietary position duties
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and make simple calculations.
• Must be able to learn quickly and apply principles learned
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions
• Must be experienced in food preparation, cooking and in estimating quantities of food required
• Knowledgeable of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis or at least eight (8) times per shift
• Must be able to carry heavy objects for 20 feet
• Must be able to pull, push, grasp, and reach adequately to perform necessary cooking activities
• Must be organized and work well with people as part of a team
• Must be in designated uniform (including slip resistant footwear) during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling