Cook & Kitchen Lead – Flexible Schedule & 401k

Hanover IL Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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 is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare meals for residents in our community. You will follow approved menus and recipes, supervise dietary staff when the Dining Services Director is unavailable, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and safely at all times.

You must have dining services experience, Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days, and the ability to stand long hours, lift 50 lbs, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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 during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director.
• Report faulty equipment and ensure safe handling of food and trays.
• Record food temperatures and monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures as required.
• Ensure leftovers are cooled, stored, identified and dated.
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings.
• Be familiar with resident dietary needs and adjust as required.
• Provide substitutions with approval from Dining Services Director.
• Assist in training new dietary employees.
• Support in-services and training as directed.

Skills

Teamwork

Hygiene

Food safety

Math skills

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Harmony is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare meals for residents in our community. You will follow approved menus and recipes, supervise dietary staff when the Dining Services Director is unavailable, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and safely at all times.

You must have dining services experience, Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days, and the ability to stand long hours, lift 50 lbs, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.