Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (Flexible Schedule)

Harmony Senior Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Benefits

Training & Career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a Cook to prepare meals per approved menus, supervise staff in the absence of leadership, and ensure safe kitchen operations. You will handle menu items, temperatures, and sanitation while supporting residents with dietary needs and special requests.

The role requires Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days, strong teamwork, and a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Serv-Safe certified, or willing to complete certification within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations including familiarity with other dietary position duties.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply principles learned.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience in food preparation, cooking and estimating quantities of food.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Able to stand for long periods and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise.
• Able to lift 50 lbs regularly (or at least eight times per shift).
• Able to carry heavy objects for 20 feet.
• Able to push, pull, grasp, and reach adequately to perform cooking activities.
• Organized and work well with people as part of a team.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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 Dining Services Director.
• Report faulty equipment and remove unusable items from meal service.
• Ensure proper food temperatures are recorded twice daily.
• Ensure leftovers are cooled, stored, identified and dated.
• Observe safety practices and monitor portion sizes to minimize waste.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Supervisor.
• Assist in training new dietary employees and conduct in-services.

Skills

Serv-Safe certified

Reading & writing

Mathematical basics

Team player

Stamina for long shifts

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a Cook to prepare meals per approved menus, supervise staff in the absence of leadership, and ensure safe kitchen operations. You will handle menu items, temperatures, and sanitation while supporting residents with dietary needs and special requests.

The role requires Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days, strong teamwork, and a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.