Cook | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services; Roanoke (VA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Descripción de la vacante

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Roanoke, VA is seeking a dedicated kitchen/dining services associate. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting meals per recipes, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting in daily and weekly cleaning routines.

The role requires Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days), strong reading/writing skills, and the ability to handle food safely and efficiently.

Formación

• Must have dining services experience.
• Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations and duties.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Quick learner and able to apply learned principles.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience in food preparation and estimating quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines.
• Report faulty equipment and replace damaged items.
• Record refrigerator/freezer temperatures twice daily.
• Ensure leftovers are cooled, stored, identified, and dated.
• Observe safety practices and control portions to reduce waste.
• Remove frozen items for next day preparation and plan ahead.

Conocimientos

Dining service experience

Serv-Safe certification

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Team player

Descripción del empleo

4428 Pheasant Ridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24014

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 be 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

Pay Range: $15.50 - $18.50/hour

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