Cook | Weekends Only

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in a senior living community. This role involves following approved menus and recipes, ensuring safety and sanitation, and maintaining a clean kitchen area.

The Cook will monitor temperatures, help train dietary staff, and support the Dining Services Director as needed. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential for providing high-quality meals to residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in dining services is required.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Able to learn quickly and follow oral and written directions.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area at all times.
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines.
• Monitor and record food temperatures twice daily.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Dining experience

Team player

Reading & writing

Ability to follow directions

Quick learner

Safety awareness

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Thermometers

Sanitation equipment

Job description

# Job DescriptionThe 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.### 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 the Dining Services Director.* Report faulty equipment, broken or chipped tableware, and food trays to the supervisor, and remove these items from meal service.* Report incorrect refrigerator and freezer temperatures to the supervisor immediately. Temperatures 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 the freezer for next-day (or next-meal) preparation and begin preparation for the next day's meal.* Make appropriate menu substitutions when certain food items are not available. This is to be done only with approval of the Dining Services Director.* Be responsible for supervising all assigned duties to ensure the kitchen is ready to provide meal service.* When working the evening shift, be responsible for ensuring the kitchen area is clean and ready for next-day operation.* Take and record food temperatures three (3) times daily.* Attend required in-services and staff meetings.* Become familiar with specific requests and diets of each resident.* Remain alert for changes in residents' dietary needs, as well as likes and dislikes.* Be courteous and polite to all residents, visitors, and staff.* Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.* Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor.* Assist in training new dietary employees.* Conduct in-services and training at the direction of the Dining Services Director.* Attend all required in-services and staff meetings.### Requirements* Must have experience in dining services.* Must be ServSafe certified or 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 estimating quantities of food required.* Must be knowledgeable of the 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 mainta