Lead Cook - Dining Services | Benefits & Flex Scheduling

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Benefits package

Career laddering

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Nashville is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents according to approved menus and recipes, while accommodating residents' dietary needs. In the absence of the Dining Services Director you will supervise dietary staff, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, monitor temperatures, and manage portion sizes to minimize waste.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, plus Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain it

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Serv-Safe certification or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations.
• Ability to read, write and do simple calculations; follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director.
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen and monitor sanitation.
• Record temperatures and manage portions to minimize waste; assist with training.

Skills

Dining services experience

Serv-Safe certification

Food safety knowledge

Reading & basic math

Teamwork

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Nashville is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare meals for residents according to approved menus and recipes, while accommodating residents' dietary needs. In the absence of the Dining Services Director you will supervise dietary staff, maintain a clean, organized kitchen, monitor temperatures, and manage portion sizes to minimize waste.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays, plus Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain it