Lead Cook - Senior Living Fine Dining & Training

York Operations LLC; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part‑time Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladderi

Great work‑life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Pay Range: $21.75 - $24.75

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Yorktown, Virginia is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals per approved menus and recipes while accommodating residents' dietary needs. You will supervise dietary staff in the absence of leadership and assist with training, ensuring a clean, safe kitchen and efficient meal service.

This full-time role calls for strong leadership and food safety expertise. Responsibilities include menu execution, training staff, monitoring temps, minimizing waste, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience as a cook, preferably in senior living for fine dining.
• Leadership experience.
• 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.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and make simple calculations.
• Must be able to learn quickly and apply principles learned.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Must be experienced in food preparation, cooking and in estimating quantities of food required.
• Knowledgeable of principles and requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis or at least eight (8) times per shift.
• Must be able to carry heavy objects for 20 feet.
• Must be able to pull, push, grasp, and reach adequately to perform necessary cooking activities.
• Must be organized and work well with people as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director and Dining Services Supervisor.
• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Assist with training and supervision of dietary staff.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times, including floors.
• Inspect and report faulty equipment, broken or chipped tableware and food trays to supervisor.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures and record twice daily.
• Ensure leftovers are cooled, stored, identified and dated.
• Observe safety practices and manage portion sizes to minimize waste.
• Prepare for next day's meals by removing frozen items and starting prep.
• Provide appropriate substitutions with DSD approval when ingredients unavailable.
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings.
• Be familiar with residents' dietary requests and changes.

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Yorktown, Virginia is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare meals per approved menus and recipes while accommodating residents' dietary needs. You will supervise dietary staff in the absence of leadership and assist with training, ensuring a clean, safe kitchen and efficient meal service.

This full-time role calls for strong leadership and food safety expertise. Responsibilities include menu execution, training staff, monitoring temps, minimizing waste, and coordinating with