Resident Dining Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Harmony Senior Services; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Full-time & Part-time Benefits

Training & Career Laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Dover, Delaware, seeks a Cook responsible for preparing meals per approved menus, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supervising dietary staff when needed. The role requires Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days, and a solid background in dining services.

The cook will handle temperature checks, assist in training new staff, and participate in routine duties to ensure quality dining for residents. Evening shifts and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Must be Serv-Safe certified, or willing to complete certification within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Dining Services Director.
• Ensure kitchen is ready for meal service and evening shift closure.
• Take and record food temperatures three times daily.
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings.

Skills

Dining services experience

Serv-Safe certification

Food preparation & cooking

Reading, writing & basic calculations

Education

Foodservice safety or related certification (preferred)

Job description

Harmony Senior Services in Dover, Delaware, seeks a Cook responsible for preparing meals per approved menus, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supervising dietary staff when needed. The role requires Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days, and a solid background in dining services.

The cook will handle temperature checks, assist in training new staff, and participate in routine duties to ensure quality dining for residents. Evening shifts and weekends may be required.