Lead Cook: Senior Living Kitchen Leader | Scheduling

Brentwood Operations LLC; Arbor (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Brentwood, Tennessee is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes, supervise dietary staff, and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen ready for meal service. You will participate in weekly cleaning routines, monitor temperatures, manage portions to minimize waste, and train new dietary staff.

A high school diploma or GED, Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain), leadership experience, and the ability to follow directions

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience as a cook; preferably in senior living for fine dining.
• Leadership experience.
• Serv-Safe certification, or willing to complete within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations including familiarity with other dietary duties.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple calculations.
• Able to learn quickly and apply principles learned.
• Able to follow oral and written directions.
• Experienced in food preparation, cooking and estimating quantities.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Able to stand long periods and withstand temperature extremes, humidity, and noise.
• Able to lift 50 lbs regularly and carry heavy objects 20 ft.
• Able to pull, push, grasp, and reach during cooking activities.
• Organized and a team player.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items per standard recipes.
• Train and supervise dietary staff.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines planned by Dining Services Director.
• Report faulty equipment and broken or chipped items to supervisor.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures twice daily.
• Ensure leftovers are cooled, stored, identified and dated.
• Monitor portion sizes to minimize food waste.
• Supervise kitchen when Dining Services Director is absent.
• Attend in-service and staff meetings.
• Familiarize with residents' dietary requests and needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Ensure kitchen is ready for meal service on shift end.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Reading & writing

Portion control

Sanitation knowledge

Temperature monitoring

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Brentwood, Tennessee is seeking a Lead Cook to prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes, supervise dietary staff, and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen ready for meal service. You will participate in weekly cleaning routines, monitor temperatures, manage portions to minimize waste, and train new dietary staff.

A high school diploma or GED, Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain), leadership experience, and the ability to follow directions