Cook | Full Time

Lorton Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Lorton, VA is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents according to approved menus and dietary needs. The role supports the kitchen in the absence of the Dining Services Director and ensures smooth meal service from 10am to 6pm.

Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining a clean work area, monitoring temperatures, supervising staff, training new dietary employees, and attending in-service meetings.

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 duties of dietary staff.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Able to learn quickly and follow oral and written directions.
• Experience in food preparation, cooking and estimating quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and kitchen.
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines with staff.
• Report faulty equipment and damaged items to supervisor.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures twice daily.
• Cool, store, identify and date leftovers properly.
• Observe safety practices and monitor portion sizes.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of director.
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings.

Skills

Dining services experience

Teamwork

Reading & math basics

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Tools

Food service operations knowledge

Job description

8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079

Job Description: The Cook prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes, taking into account the special dietary needs of residents living in the community. In the absence of the Dining Services Director the cook supervises dietary staff to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen at all times.

Hours: 10am - 6pm

Responsibilities

• 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 feetMust 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: $22.50/hr - $23/hr

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

Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States.

Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options.

It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family.

We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.

We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team.

Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!

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.