Menu-Driven Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Harboroaks; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a kitchen cook to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation. This role involves leading staff, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a food service environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with food service leadership or dietitians to maintain nutritionally balanced and appetizing menus, along with inventory and equipment management to support efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service for institutions preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification as required by state facility.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas for cleanliness and operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure varied, balanced menus.
• Coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality, cost parameters and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Inventory control

Sanitation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education/training

2+ years institutional food service experience

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking a kitchen cook to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation. This role involves leading staff, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a food service environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with food service leadership or dietitians to maintain nutritionally balanced and appetizing menus, along with inventory and equipment management to support efficient operations.