Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (FT, Weekends)

Farmstead Care; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmstead Living in Moorhead, MN is seeking a full-time Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily meal preparation and supervise a kitchen team. The role combines hands-on cooking with leadership to ensure quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

The position offers weekend/holiday shifts and requires ServSafe knowledge or willingness to obtain, with training support. Daily mealtimes are at 8:30am, 12:00pm, and 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a cook in healthcare, hospitality, or a similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and dietary requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead a team with professionalism, kindness, and respect.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain (training assistance may be provided).

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure all meals are appealing, properly portioned, and served on schedule.
• Accommodate resident preferences and special dietary needs as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards, including proper storage, labeling, and temperature control.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, including ServSafe requirements.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and used safely.
• Monitor and document required kitchen logs (temperatures, cleaning records, etc.).

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Dietary accommodations

Sanitation

Communication

Job description

Farmstead Living in Moorhead, MN is seeking a full-time Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily meal preparation and supervise a kitchen team. The role combines hands-on cooking with leadership to ensure quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.

The position offers weekend/holiday shifts and requires ServSafe knowledge or willingness to obtain, with training support. Daily mealtimes are at 8:30am, 12:00pm, and 5:00pm.