Lead Cook & Kitchen Supervisor - ServeSafe Certified

NewDay; Bloomfield (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NewDay is seeking a cook to prepare lunch, dinner, and oversee snacks and coffee breaks at a residential treatment center. The candidate will follow established recipes, maintain health and safety standards, and operate equipment such as grills, ovens, and microwaves.

The role requires maintaining food quality, presenting meals properly, and ensuring timely service. Weekly meetings with supervision and a Serve Safe Manager Certification (or intent to obtain) are required.

Qualifications

• Serve Safe Manager Certification is required or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in a kitchen environment and adherence to health standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up, clean, and organize workstations.
• Sanitize refrigerators weekly and monitor food safety.
• Supervise kitchen staff and assist with ordering and inventory.
• Prepare and clean ovens, grills, utensils; cook meals per menu.
• Ensure meals are served on time and maintain presentation standards.
• Coordinate with cooks on menus and dietary needs.
• Maintain health department compliance and food temperature records.

Skills

Food safety

Team supervision

Menu planning

Inventory management

Sanitation

Tools

Serve Safe Manager Certification

Job description

NewDay is seeking a cook to prepare lunch, dinner, and oversee snacks and coffee breaks at a residential treatment center. The candidate will follow established recipes, maintain health and safety standards, and operate equipment such as grills, ovens, and microwaves.

The role requires maintaining food quality, presenting meals properly, and ensuring timely service. Weekly meetings with supervision and a Serve Safe Manager Certification (or intent to obtain) are required.