Cook | Senior Living

Harmony Senior Services; Harmony (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a kitchen/dining services worker to prepare menu items, maintain a clean work area, and support dietary staff. The role includes temperature checks, food safety, and assisting with training and in-services.

The position requires experience in dining services, a Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Teamwork and hygiene are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Serv-Safe certification or willingness to complete certification within 60 days of hire.
• Understanding of food service operations and dietary positions.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Able to learn quickly and follow directions.
• Experience in food preparation, cooking, and estimating quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety practices.
• Assist in training new dietary employees and in-services.
• Record food temperatures and monitor refrigerator temperatures as required.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of supervisors and ensure meals service readiness.
• Adapt menus with approval and manage portions to minimize waste.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized

Reading and writing

Calculations

Flexible schedule

Personal hygiene

Education

Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire

Job description

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 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

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling