Lead Cook

Hampton IL Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Full-time Benefits

Part-time Benefits

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is hiring a Lead Cook at our Hampton, VA location. You will prepare meals per approved menus, supervise dietary staff in the absence of senior dining leadership, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen.

You will handle temperature checks, portion controls, and substitutions with approval, supporting a high standard of resident care. The role includes training duties, involvement in weekly cleaning routines, and participation in staff development opportunities within a growing

Responsibilities

• Lead Cook prepares meals according to menus and recipes, considering residents' dietary needs.
• Supervises dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly kitchen and dining area.
• Record food temperatures and monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings as required.

Job description

2 Fenwick Road, Hampton, Virginia 23651

Job Description

• Lead Cook prepares meals according to approved menus and recipes, taking into account the special dietary needs of residents living in the community.
• Lead Cook assists with training of dietary staff and, in the absence of the Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor, supervises dietary staff to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen at all times.
• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Assist DSD with training and supervision of dietary staff.
• 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 remove 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 per day.
• 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.

Pay Range: $25/hr - $27.25/hr

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k
• Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in 45+ locations across the United States.

Harmony Senior Services was founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options. It is our honor to provide each resident, family member, and associate with the same care, compassion, and respect we would for our own family.

We are a family serving families. Our team members are the foundation of the Harmony family, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are passionate about serving our residents and their families while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace for our team.

Begin your journey with Harmony Senior Services and join one of the leaders in the senior living industry today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.