Cook & Kitchen Lead — Flexible Hours, 401k & Growth

Harmony Senior Services; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; 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 Simpsonville, SC is seeking a dining services team member to prepare meals and supervise kitchen operations. You will follow recipes, ensure safety and sanitation, and maintain a clean workspace for meal service.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, staff training, and supporting dietary needs of residents. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for career growth within the dining services team.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Must have Serv-Safe certification, or be willing to complete within 60 days.
• Basic understanding of food service operations and duties.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Able to learn quickly and apply principles.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience in food preparation and estimating quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in handling food/equipment.
• Stand for long periods and tolerate temperature extremes, wet/humid conditions, and noise.
• Lift 50 lbs regularly; carry heavy objects for 20 feet.
• Push/pull/grasp/reach for cooking activities.
• Be organized and work well with a team; maintain hygiene.
• Wear designated uniform and slip-resistant footwear; maintain hygiene.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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 discard damaged items from service.
• Monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures and record twice daily.
• Cool, store, identify and date leftovers properly.
• Observe safe practices and minimize waste.
• Remove frozen items and prepare for next day meals.
• Make substitutions with approval of Dining Services Director.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Directors/Supervisor.
• Assist training of new dietary employees and conduct in-services.

Skills

Reads and writes

Basic math

Team player

Organized

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a dining services team member to prepare meals and supervise kitchen operations. You will follow recipes, ensure safety and sanitation, and maintain a clean workspace for meal service.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, staff training, and supporting dietary needs of residents. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for career growth within the dining services team.