Resident Dining Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Hockessin Operations LLC; Hockessin (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Cook to prepare meals per approved menus, supervise dietary staff in the absence of directors, and maintain a clean kitchen. You will monitor temperatures, record data, and assist with training while supporting dietary operations in a senior living community.

The role requires dining services experience and Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to complete within 60 days), strong reading/math skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Must have experience in dining services.
• Serv-Safe certified or willing to complete certification within 60 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of food service operations.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and perform 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 sanitation and safety principles in handling food and equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and withstand temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and noise.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly or carry heavy objects for 20 feet.
• Must be organized and work well with people as part of a team.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.
• Supervise dietary staff in absence of Directors and Supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen area at all times.
• Monitor and record temperatures; ensure proper cooling and storage of leftovers.
• Take and record food temperatures three times daily.
• Attend required in-service and staff meetings.
• Assist in training new dietary employees.
• Support menu substitutions with approval when items are unavailable.

Skills

Dining services experience

Serv-Safe certification

Food safety knowledge

Reading & math skills

Cooking & food prep

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Flexibility in schedule

Safety protocols

Job description

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a Cook to prepare meals per approved menus, supervise dietary staff in the absence of directors, and maintain a clean kitchen. You will monitor temperatures, record data, and assist with training while supporting dietary operations in a senior living community.

The role requires dining services experience and Serv-Safe certification (or willingness to complete within 60 days), strong reading/math skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays