Resident Dining Cook & Kitchen Lead

Harmony Senior Services; Derry Township (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Training & career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Hershey, PA, is seeking a capable Cook to prepare meals for residents following approved menus, while supervising dietary staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director. You will ensure a safe, well-run kitchen and adherence to dietary needs.

Requirements include dining services experience, Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days), basic reading/writing and math, and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• Experience in dining services.
• Serv-Safe certification or willingness to complete within 60 days of hire.
• Basic reading, writing and simple calculations.
• Ability to read recipes and follow directions accurately.
• Experience in food preparation, cooking and portion estimation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety in handling food/equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Organized and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Participate in weekly cleaning routines.
• Report faulty equipment and damaged items to supervisor.
• Record temperatures of food and storage areas.
• Ensure leftovers are cooled, stored, dated and identified.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director.
• Assist in training new dietary employees.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Dining services experience

Serv-Safe certified

Reading & writing

Basic math skills

Food preparation & cooking

Sanitation & safety

Teamwork & cooperation

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Hershey, PA, is seeking a capable Cook to prepare meals for residents following approved menus, while supervising dietary staff in the absence of the Dining Services Director. You will ensure a safe, well-run kitchen and adherence to dietary needs.

Requirements include dining services experience, Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days), basic reading/writing and math, and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and