Lead Community Kitchen Cook - Diet & Staff Oversight

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Virginia seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare meals per approved menus, supervise dietary staff in absence of the director, and ensure safe, efficient kitchen operations. Strong emphasis on sanitation, temperature control, and resident dietary needs.

Must have Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days, plus ability to read, write, and calculate; candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors.
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings.
• Will become familiar with resident dietary requests and changes.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor.
• Take and record food temperatures three times daily.
• Ensure all leftovers are properly cooled, stored, identified and dated.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.

Skills

Serv-Safe

Food preparation

Teamwork

Job description

Harmony Senior Services, LLC in Virginia seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare meals per approved menus, supervise dietary staff in absence of the director, and ensure safe, efficient kitchen operations. Strong emphasis on sanitation, temperature control, and resident dietary needs.

Must have Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days, plus ability to read, write, and calculate; candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs and work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and